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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,274.07, 10,044.14 and 5,929.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,274.07, 10,044.14 and 5,929.89 is: 8,188.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,274.07 : 10,044.14 = 5,929.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,274.07/10,044.14 = 5,929.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,274.07x = 10,044.14 × 5,929.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,274.07x = 59,560,615.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,560,615.70/7,274.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,188.07

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