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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,291.08, 10,936.62 and 5,833.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,291.08, 10,936.62 and 5,833.08 is: 8,749.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,291.08 : 10,936.62 = 5,833.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,291.08/10,936.62 = 5,833.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,291.08x = 10,936.62 × 5,833.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,291.08x = 63,794,179.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,794,179.39/7,291.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,749.62

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