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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,272.32, 10,041.72 and 5,928.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,272.32, 10,041.72 and 5,928.14 is: 8,185.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,272.32 : 10,041.72 = 5,928.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,272.32/10,041.72 = 5,928.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,272.32x = 10,041.72 × 5,928.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,272.32x = 59,528,722.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,528,722.00/7,272.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,185.66

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