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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,380.16, 10,174.84 and 5,962.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,380.16, 10,174.84 and 5,962.26 is: 8,220.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,380.16 : 10,174.84 = 5,962.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,380.16/10,174.84 = 5,962.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,380.16x = 10,174.84 × 5,962.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,380.16x = 60,665,041.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,665,041.54/7,380.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,220.02

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