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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,266.12, 10,878.30 and 5,425.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,266.12, 10,878.30 and 5,425.80 is: 8,123.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266.12 : 10,878.30 = 5,425.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266.12/10,878.30 = 5,425.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266.12x = 10,878.30 × 5,425.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266.12x = 59,023,480.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,023,480.14/7,266.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,123.11

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