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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,335.54, 10,989.23 and 5,857.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,335.54, 10,989.23 and 5,857.69 is: 8,775.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,335.54 : 10,989.23 = 5,857.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,335.54/10,989.23 = 5,857.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,335.54x = 10,989.23 × 5,857.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,335.54x = 64,371,502.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,371,502.68/7,335.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,775.29

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