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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,263.41, 10,019.70 and 5,997.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,263.41, 10,019.70 and 5,997.08 is: 8,272.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,263.41 : 10,019.70 = 5,997.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,263.41/10,019.70 = 5,997.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,263.41x = 10,019.70 × 5,997.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,263.41x = 60,088,939.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,088,939.34/7,263.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,272.82

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