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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,440.88, 10,270.56 and 5,959.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,440.88, 10,270.56 and 5,959.12 is: 8,225.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,440.88 : 10,270.56 = 5,959.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,440.88/10,270.56 = 5,959.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,440.88x = 10,270.56 × 5,959.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,440.88x = 61,203,499.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,203,499.51/7,440.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,225.30

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