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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,795.94, 10,744.48 and 5,903

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,795.94, 10,744.48 and 5,903 is: 8,135.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,795.94 : 10,744.48 = 5,903 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,795.94/10,744.48 = 5,903/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,795.94x = 10,744.48 × 5,903
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,795.94x = 63,424,665.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,424,665.44/7,795.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,135.60

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