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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,411.08, 10,237.28 and 5,929.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,411.08, 10,237.28 and 5,929.59 is: 8,190.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,411.08 : 10,237.28 = 5,929.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,411.08/10,237.28 = 5,929.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,411.08x = 10,237.28 × 5,929.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,411.08x = 60,702,843.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,702,843.47/7,411.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,190.82

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