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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,264.13, 10,887.66 and 5,689.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,264.13, 10,887.66 and 5,689.49 is: 8,527.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,264.13 : 10,887.66 = 5,689.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,264.13/10,887.66 = 5,689.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,264.13x = 10,887.66 × 5,689.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,264.13x = 61,945,178.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,945,178.26/7,264.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,527.55

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