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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,266.60, 10,899.90 and 5,965.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,266.60, 10,899.90 and 5,965.34 is: 8,948.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266.60 : 10,899.90 = 5,965.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266.60/10,899.90 = 5,965.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266.60x = 10,899.90 × 5,965.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266.60x = 65,021,609.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,021,609.47/7,266.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,948.01

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