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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,266.93, 10,906.07 and 5,061.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,266.93, 10,906.07 and 5,061.30 is: 7,595.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266.93 : 10,906.07 = 5,061.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266.93/10,906.07 = 5,061.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266.93x = 10,906.07 × 5,061.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266.93x = 55,198,866.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,198,866.78/7,266.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,595.90

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