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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,268.32, 10,036.20 and 5,924.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,268.32, 10,036.20 and 5,924.12 is: 8,180.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,268.32 : 10,036.20 = 5,924.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,268.32/10,036.20 = 5,924.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,268.32x = 10,036.20 × 5,924.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,268.32x = 59,455,653.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,455,653.14/7,268.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,180.11

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