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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,213.19, 10,791.33 and 5,463.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,213.19, 10,791.33 and 5,463.24 is: 8,173.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,213.19 : 10,791.33 = 5,463.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,213.19/10,791.33 = 5,463.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,213.19x = 10,791.33 × 5,463.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,213.19x = 58,955,625.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,955,625.71/7,213.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,173.31

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