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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.58, 10,897.16 and 5,610.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.58, 10,897.16 and 5,610.38 is: 8,405.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.58 : 10,897.16 = 5,610.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.58/10,897.16 = 5,610.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.58x = 10,897.16 × 5,610.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.58x = 61,137,180.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,137,180.47/7,273.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,405.38

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