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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,392.16, 10,194.96 and 5,817.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,392.16, 10,194.96 and 5,817.76 is: 8,023.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,392.16 : 10,194.96 = 5,817.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,392.16/10,194.96 = 5,817.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,392.16x = 10,194.96 × 5,817.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,392.16x = 59,311,830.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,311,830.49/7,392.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,023.61

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