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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,255.22, 10,017.95 and 5,834.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,255.22, 10,017.95 and 5,834.35 is: 8,056.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,255.22 : 10,017.95 = 5,834.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,255.22/10,017.95 = 5,834.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,255.22x = 10,017.95 × 5,834.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,255.22x = 58,448,216.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,448,216.12/7,255.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,056.03

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