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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,327.88, 10,951.58 and 5,357.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,327.88, 10,951.58 and 5,357.65 is: 8,007.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,327.88 : 10,951.58 = 5,357.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,327.88/10,951.58 = 5,357.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,327.88x = 10,951.58 × 5,357.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,327.88x = 58,674,732.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,674,732.59/7,327.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,007.06

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