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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.08, 10,896.41 and 5,609.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.08, 10,896.41 and 5,609.88 is: 8,404.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.08 : 10,896.41 = 5,609.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.08/10,896.41 = 5,609.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.08x = 10,896.41 × 5,609.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.08x = 61,127,524.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,127,524.48/7,273.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,404.63

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