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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,407.24, 10,225.89 and 5,891.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,407.24, 10,225.89 and 5,891.82 is: 8,133.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,407.24 : 10,225.89 = 5,891.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,407.24/10,225.89 = 5,891.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,407.24x = 10,225.89 × 5,891.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,407.24x = 60,249,103.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,249,103.22/7,407.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,133.81

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