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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,312.68, 10,944.72 and 5,844.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,312.68, 10,944.72 and 5,844.96 is: 8,748.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,312.68 : 10,944.72 = 5,844.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,312.68/10,944.72 = 5,844.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,312.68x = 10,944.72 × 5,844.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,312.68x = 63,971,450.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,971,450.61/7,312.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,748.02

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