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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,447.22, 10,275.06 and 5,870.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,447.22, 10,275.06 and 5,870.42 is: 8,099.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,447.22 : 10,275.06 = 5,870.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,447.22/10,275.06 = 5,870.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,447.22x = 10,275.06 × 5,870.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,447.22x = 60,318,917.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,318,917.73/7,447.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,099.52

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