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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,197.59, 9,937.26 and 5,874.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,197.59, 9,937.26 and 5,874.45 is: 8,110.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,197.59 : 9,937.26 = 5,874.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,197.59/9,937.26 = 5,874.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,197.59x = 9,937.26 × 5,874.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,197.59x = 58,375,937.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,375,937.01/7,197.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,110.49

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