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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,254.68, 10,848.76 and 5,407.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,254.68, 10,848.76 and 5,407.08 is: 8,085.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,254.68 : 10,848.76 = 5,407.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,254.68/10,848.76 = 5,407.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,254.68x = 10,848.76 × 5,407.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,254.68x = 58,660,113.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,660,113.22/7,254.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,085.83

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