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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,375.08, 10,187.58 and 5,893.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,375.08, 10,187.58 and 5,893.38 is: 8,140.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,375.08 : 10,187.58 = 5,893.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,375.08/10,187.58 = 5,893.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,375.08x = 10,187.58 × 5,893.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,375.08x = 60,039,280.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,039,280.22/7,375.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,140.83

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