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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,377.08, 10,190.34 and 5,895.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,377.08, 10,190.34 and 5,895.38 is: 8,143.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,377.08 : 10,190.34 = 5,895.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,377.08/10,190.34 = 5,895.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,377.08x = 10,190.34 × 5,895.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,377.08x = 60,075,926.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,075,926.63/7,377.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,143.59

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