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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,430.72, 10,252.32 and 5,853.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,430.72, 10,252.32 and 5,853.92 is: 8,076.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,430.72 : 10,252.32 = 5,853.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,430.72/10,252.32 = 5,853.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,430.72x = 10,252.32 × 5,853.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,430.72x = 60,016,261.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,016,261.09/7,430.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,076.78

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