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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,329.83, 10,998.38 and 5,850.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,329.83, 10,998.38 and 5,850.56 is: 8,778.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,329.83 : 10,998.38 = 5,850.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,329.83/10,998.38 = 5,850.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,329.83x = 10,998.38 × 5,850.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,329.83x = 64,346,597.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,346,597.85/7,329.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,778.74

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