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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,239.93, 10,848.96 and 5,382.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,239.93, 10,848.96 and 5,382.33 is: 8,065.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,239.93 : 10,848.96 = 5,382.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,239.93/10,848.96 = 5,382.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,239.93x = 10,848.96 × 5,382.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,239.93x = 58,392,682.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,392,682.88/7,239.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,065.37

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