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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,424.97, 10,257.13 and 5,930.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,424.97, 10,257.13 and 5,930.92 is: 8,193.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,424.97 : 10,257.13 = 5,930.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,424.97/10,257.13 = 5,930.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,424.97x = 10,257.13 × 5,930.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,424.97x = 60,834,217.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,834,217.46/7,424.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,193.19

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