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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,316.78, 10,968.69 and 5,465.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,316.78, 10,968.69 and 5,465.66 is: 8,193.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,316.78 : 10,968.69 = 5,465.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,316.78/10,968.69 = 5,465.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,316.78x = 10,968.69 × 5,465.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,316.78x = 59,951,130.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,951,130.19/7,316.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,193.65

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