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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,251.29, 10,926.34 and 5,963.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,251.29, 10,926.34 and 5,963.90 is: 8,986.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,251.29 : 10,926.34 = 5,963.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,251.29/10,926.34 = 5,963.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,251.29x = 10,926.34 × 5,963.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,251.29x = 65,163,563.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,163,563.13/7,251.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,986.48

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