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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,270.68, 10,895.09 and 5,413.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,270.68, 10,895.09 and 5,413.08 is: 8,111.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,270.68 : 10,895.09 = 5,413.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,270.68/10,895.09 = 5,413.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,270.68x = 10,895.09 × 5,413.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,270.68x = 58,975,966.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,975,966.71/7,270.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,111.48

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