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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,309.08, 10,073.70 and 5,821.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,309.08, 10,073.70 and 5,821.92 is: 8,024.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,309.08 : 10,073.70 = 5,821.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,309.08/10,073.70 = 5,821.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,309.08x = 10,073.70 × 5,821.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,309.08x = 58,648,275.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,648,275.50/7,309.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,024.03

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