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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,316.19, 10,948.77 and 5,984.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,316.19, 10,948.77 and 5,984.55 is: 8,955.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,316.19 : 10,948.77 = 5,984.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,316.19/10,948.77 = 5,984.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,316.19x = 10,948.77 × 5,984.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,316.19x = 65,523,461.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,523,461.50/7,316.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,955.95

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