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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,256.94, 10,910.02 and 5,794.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,256.94, 10,910.02 and 5,794.84 is: 8,711.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,256.94 : 10,910.02 = 5,794.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,256.94/10,910.02 = 5,794.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,256.94x = 10,910.02 × 5,794.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,256.94x = 63,221,879.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,221,879.32/7,256.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,711.91

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