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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,238.34, 10,843.92 and 5,775.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,238.34, 10,843.92 and 5,775.84 is: 8,652.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,238.34 : 10,843.92 = 5,775.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,238.34/10,843.92 = 5,775.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,238.34x = 10,843.92 × 5,775.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,238.34x = 62,632,746.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,632,746.89/7,238.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,652.92

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