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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,251.15, 10,853.64 and 5,773.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,251.15, 10,853.64 and 5,773.71 is: 8,642.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,251.15 : 10,853.64 = 5,773.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,251.15/10,853.64 = 5,773.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,251.15x = 10,853.64 × 5,773.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,251.15x = 62,665,769.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,665,769.80/7,251.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,642.18

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