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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,359.96, 10,150.74 and 5,943.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,359.96, 10,150.74 and 5,943.24 is: 8,196.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,359.96 : 10,150.74 = 5,943.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,359.96/10,150.74 = 5,943.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,359.96x = 10,150.74 × 5,943.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,359.96x = 60,328,284.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,328,284.00/7,359.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,196.82

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