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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,373.46, 10,188.32 and 5,893.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,373.46, 10,188.32 and 5,893.58 is: 8,143.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,373.46 : 10,188.32 = 5,893.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,373.46/10,188.32 = 5,893.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,373.46x = 10,188.32 × 5,893.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,373.46x = 60,045,678.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,045,678.99/7,373.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,143.49

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