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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,265.93, 10,023.21 and 5,923.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,265.93, 10,023.21 and 5,923.62 is: 8,171.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,265.93 : 10,023.21 = 5,923.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,265.93/10,023.21 = 5,923.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,265.93x = 10,023.21 × 5,923.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,265.93x = 59,373,687.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,373,687.22/7,265.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,171.52

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