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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,316.28, 10,093.32 and 5,902.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,316.28, 10,093.32 and 5,902.02 is: 8,142.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,316.28 : 10,093.32 = 5,902.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,316.28/10,093.32 = 5,902.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,316.28x = 10,093.32 × 5,902.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,316.28x = 59,570,976.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,570,976.51/7,316.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,142.25

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