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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,480.08, 10,326.22 and 5,797.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,480.08, 10,326.22 and 5,797.68 is: 8,003.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,480.08 : 10,326.22 = 5,797.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,480.08/10,326.22 = 5,797.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,480.08x = 10,326.22 × 5,797.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,480.08x = 59,868,119.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,868,119.17/7,480.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,003.67

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