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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,233.15, 10,849.74 and 5,781.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,233.15, 10,849.74 and 5,781.52 is: 8,672.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,233.15 : 10,849.74 = 5,781.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,233.15/10,849.74 = 5,781.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,233.15x = 10,849.74 × 5,781.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,233.15x = 62,727,988.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,727,988.80/7,233.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,672.29

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