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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,372.33, 10,186.76 and 5,892.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,372.33, 10,186.76 and 5,892.46 is: 8,141.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,372.33 : 10,186.76 = 5,892.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,372.33/10,186.76 = 5,892.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,372.33x = 10,186.76 × 5,892.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,372.33x = 60,024,995.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,024,995.43/7,372.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,141.94

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