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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,493.32, 10,328.58 and 5,998.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,493.32, 10,328.58 and 5,998.60 is: 8,268.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,493.32 : 10,328.58 = 5,998.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,493.32/10,328.58 = 5,998.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,493.32x = 10,328.58 × 5,998.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,493.32x = 61,957,019.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,957,019.99/7,493.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,268.30

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