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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.71, 10,910.61 and 5,822.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.71, 10,910.61 and 5,822.06 is: 8,733.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.71 : 10,910.61 = 5,822.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.71/10,910.61 = 5,822.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.71x = 10,910.61 × 5,822.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.71x = 63,522,171.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,522,171.50/7,273.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,733.12

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