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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,238.93, 10,847.46 and 5,381.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,238.93, 10,847.46 and 5,381.33 is: 8,063.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,238.93 : 10,847.46 = 5,381.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,238.93/10,847.46 = 5,381.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,238.93x = 10,847.46 × 5,381.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,238.93x = 58,373,761.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,373,761.92/7,238.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,063.87

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