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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,457.58, 10,284.60 and 5,965.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,457.58, 10,284.60 and 5,965.56 is: 8,226.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,457.58 : 10,284.60 = 5,965.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,457.58/10,284.60 = 5,965.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,457.58x = 10,284.60 × 5,965.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,457.58x = 61,353,398.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,353,398.38/7,457.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,226.98

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