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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,306.92, 10,960.38 and 5,855.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,306.92, 10,960.38 and 5,855.22 is: 8,782.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,306.92 : 10,960.38 = 5,855.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,306.92/10,960.38 = 5,855.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,306.92x = 10,960.38 × 5,855.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,306.92x = 64,175,436.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,175,436.18/7,306.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,782.83

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