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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,240.17, 10,848.92 and 5,778.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,240.17, 10,848.92 and 5,778.93 is: 8,659.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,240.17 : 10,848.92 = 5,778.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,240.17/10,848.92 = 5,778.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,240.17x = 10,848.92 × 5,778.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,240.17x = 62,695,120.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,695,120.36/7,240.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,659.34

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