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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,481.22, 10,328.28 and 5,884.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,481.22, 10,328.28 and 5,884.70 is: 8,124.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,481.22 : 10,328.28 = 5,884.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,481.22/10,328.28 = 5,884.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,481.22x = 10,328.28 × 5,884.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,481.22x = 60,778,829.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,778,829.32/7,481.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,124.19

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