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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,258.38, 10,005.83 and 5,663.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,258.38, 10,005.83 and 5,663.22 is: 7,806.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,258.38 : 10,005.83 = 5,663.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,258.38/10,005.83 = 5,663.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,258.38x = 10,005.83 × 5,663.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,258.38x = 56,665,188.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,665,188.26/7,258.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,806.86

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