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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,858.20, 11,721.09 and 7,313.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,858.20, 11,721.09 and 7,313.88 is: 10,909.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,858.20 : 11,721.09 = 7,313.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,858.20/11,721.09 = 7,313.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,858.20x = 11,721.09 × 7,313.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,858.20x = 85,726,645.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,726,645.73/7,858.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,909.20

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