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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,628.14, 10,517.34 and 5,837.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,628.14, 10,517.34 and 5,837.91 is: 8,049.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,628.14 : 10,517.34 = 5,837.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,628.14/10,517.34 = 5,837.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,628.14x = 10,517.34 × 5,837.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,628.14x = 61,399,284.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,399,284.36/7,628.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,049.05

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