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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,283.93, 10,038.03 and 5,846.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,283.93, 10,038.03 and 5,846.58 is: 8,057.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,283.93 : 10,038.03 = 5,846.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,283.93/10,038.03 = 5,846.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,283.93x = 10,038.03 × 5,846.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,283.93x = 58,688,123.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,688,123.51/7,283.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,057.21

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