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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,299.06, 10,948.62 and 5,831.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,299.06, 10,948.62 and 5,831.34 is: 8,747.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,299.06 : 10,948.62 = 5,831.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,299.06/10,948.62 = 5,831.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,299.06x = 10,948.62 × 5,831.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,299.06x = 63,845,125.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,845,125.75/7,299.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,747.03

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