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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,206.54, 10,809.81 and 5,565.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,206.54, 10,809.81 and 5,565.48 is: 8,348.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,206.54 : 10,809.81 = 5,565.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,206.54/10,809.81 = 5,565.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,206.54x = 10,809.81 × 5,565.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,206.54x = 60,161,781.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,161,781.36/7,206.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,348.22

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