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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,228.74, 10,846.76 and 5,658.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,228.74, 10,846.76 and 5,658.96 is: 8,491.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,228.74 : 10,846.76 = 5,658.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,228.74/10,846.76 = 5,658.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,228.74x = 10,846.76 × 5,658.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,228.74x = 61,381,352.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,381,352.67/7,228.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,491.29

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