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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,380.06, 10,162.71 and 6,593.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,380.06, 10,162.71 and 6,593.82 is: 9,080.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,380.06 : 10,162.71 = 6,593.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,380.06/10,162.71 = 6,593.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,380.06x = 10,162.71 × 6,593.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,380.06x = 67,011,080.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,011,080.45/7,380.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,080.02

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