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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,268.88, 10,887.84 and 5,494.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,268.88, 10,887.84 and 5,494.29 is: 8,229.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,268.88 : 10,887.84 = 5,494.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,268.88/10,887.84 = 5,494.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,268.88x = 10,887.84 × 5,494.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,268.88x = 59,820,950.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,820,950.43/7,268.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,229.73

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