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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,316.20, 10,948.76 and 5,984.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,316.20, 10,948.76 and 5,984.56 is: 8,955.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,316.20 : 10,948.76 = 5,984.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,316.20/10,948.76 = 5,984.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,316.20x = 10,948.76 × 5,984.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,316.20x = 65,523,511.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,523,511.15/7,316.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,955.95

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