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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,475.68, 10,309.44 and 5,907.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,475.68, 10,309.44 and 5,907.52 is: 8,146.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,475.68 : 10,309.44 = 5,907.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,475.68/10,309.44 = 5,907.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,475.68x = 10,309.44 × 5,907.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,475.68x = 60,903,222.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,903,222.99/7,475.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,146.85

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