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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,372.26, 10,138.86 and 5,862.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,372.26, 10,138.86 and 5,862.42 is: 8,062.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,372.26 : 10,138.86 = 5,862.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,372.26/10,138.86 = 5,862.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,372.26x = 10,138.86 × 5,862.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,372.26x = 59,438,255.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,438,255.64/7,372.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,062.42

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