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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,233.40, 10,850.10 and 5,921.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,233.40, 10,850.10 and 5,921.20 is: 8,881.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,233.40 : 10,850.10 = 5,921.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,233.40/10,850.10 = 5,921.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,233.40x = 10,850.10 × 5,921.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,233.40x = 64,245,612.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,245,612.12/7,233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,881.80

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