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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,493.68, 10,334.28 and 5,925.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,493.68, 10,334.28 and 5,925.52 is: 8,171.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,493.68 : 10,334.28 = 5,925.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,493.68/10,334.28 = 5,925.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,493.68x = 10,334.28 × 5,925.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,493.68x = 61,235,982.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,235,982.83/7,493.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,171.68

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