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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,369.26, 10,134.72 and 5,859.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,369.26, 10,134.72 and 5,859.42 is: 8,058.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,369.26 : 10,134.72 = 5,859.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,369.26/10,134.72 = 5,859.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,369.26x = 10,134.72 × 5,859.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,369.26x = 59,383,581.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,383,581.06/7,369.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,058.28

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