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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,335.38, 10,125.06 and 5,853.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,335.38, 10,125.06 and 5,853.49 is: 8,079.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,335.38 : 10,125.06 = 5,853.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,335.38/10,125.06 = 5,853.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,335.38x = 10,125.06 × 5,853.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,335.38x = 59,266,937.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,266,937.46/7,335.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,079.60

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