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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,235.55, 10,853.26 and 5,783.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,235.55, 10,853.26 and 5,783.90 is: 8,675.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,235.55 : 10,853.26 = 5,783.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,235.55/10,853.26 = 5,783.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,235.55x = 10,853.26 × 5,783.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,235.55x = 62,774,101.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,774,101.79/7,235.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,675.79

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