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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,233.10, 9,970.14 and 5,904.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,233.10, 9,970.14 and 5,904.52 is: 8,138.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,233.10 : 9,970.14 = 5,904.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,233.10/9,970.14 = 5,904.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,233.10x = 9,970.14 × 5,904.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,233.10x = 58,868,891.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,868,891.03/7,233.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,138.82

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