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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,480.68, 10,316.34 and 5,912.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,480.68, 10,316.34 and 5,912.52 is: 8,153.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,480.68 : 10,316.34 = 5,912.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,480.68/10,316.34 = 5,912.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,480.68x = 10,316.34 × 5,912.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,480.68x = 60,995,566.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,995,566.58/7,480.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,153.75

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