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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,291.91, 10,948.85 and 5,826.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,291.91, 10,948.85 and 5,826.71 is: 8,748.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,291.91 : 10,948.85 = 5,826.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,291.91/10,948.85 = 5,826.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,291.91x = 10,948.85 × 5,826.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,291.91x = 63,795,793.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,795,793.87/7,291.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,748.84

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