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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,307.58, 10,948.82 and 5,757.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,307.58, 10,948.82 and 5,757.51 is: 8,626.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,307.58 : 10,948.82 = 5,757.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,307.58/10,948.82 = 5,757.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,307.58x = 10,948.82 × 5,757.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,307.58x = 63,037,911.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,037,911.85/7,307.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,626.37

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