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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,246.24, 10,847.96 and 5,405.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,246.24, 10,847.96 and 5,405.44 is: 8,092.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,246.24 : 10,847.96 = 5,405.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,246.24/10,847.96 = 5,405.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,246.24x = 10,847.96 × 5,405.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,246.24x = 58,637,996.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,637,996.90/7,246.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,092.20

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