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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,274.57, 10,044.83 and 5,930.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,274.57, 10,044.83 and 5,930.39 is: 8,188.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,274.57 : 10,044.83 = 5,930.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,274.57/10,044.83 = 5,930.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,274.57x = 10,044.83 × 5,930.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,274.57x = 59,569,729.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,569,729.73/7,274.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,188.76

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