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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,382.58, 10,179.09 and 6,033.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,382.58, 10,179.09 and 6,033.21 is: 8,318.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,382.58 : 10,179.09 = 6,033.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,382.58/10,179.09 = 6,033.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,382.58x = 10,179.09 × 6,033.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,382.58x = 61,412,587.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,412,587.58/7,382.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,318.58

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