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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,357.92, 10,146.96 and 5,676.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,357.92, 10,146.96 and 5,676.72 is: 7,828.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,357.92 : 10,146.96 = 5,676.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,357.92/10,146.96 = 5,676.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,357.92x = 10,146.96 × 5,676.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,357.92x = 57,601,450.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,601,450.77/7,357.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,828.50

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