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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,421.14, 10,230.34 and 5,649.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,421.14, 10,230.34 and 5,649.67 is: 7,788.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,421.14 : 10,230.34 = 5,649.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,421.14/10,230.34 = 5,649.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,421.14x = 10,230.34 × 5,649.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,421.14x = 57,797,965.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,797,965.59/7,421.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,788.29

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