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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,376.79, 10,169.24 and 5,960.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,376.79, 10,169.24 and 5,960.19 is: 8,216.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,376.79 : 10,169.24 = 5,960.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,376.79/10,169.24 = 5,960.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,376.79x = 10,169.24 × 5,960.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,376.79x = 60,610,572.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,610,572.75/7,376.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,216.39

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