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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,309.08, 10,951.07 and 5,759.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,309.08, 10,951.07 and 5,759.01 is: 8,628.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,309.08 : 10,951.07 = 5,759.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,309.08/10,951.07 = 5,759.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,309.08x = 10,951.07 × 5,759.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,309.08x = 63,067,292.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,067,292.85/7,309.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,628.62

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