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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,502.68, 10,346.70 and 5,934.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,502.68, 10,346.70 and 5,934.52 is: 8,184.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,502.68 : 10,346.70 = 5,934.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,502.68/10,346.70 = 5,934.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,502.68x = 10,346.70 × 5,934.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,502.68x = 61,402,698.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,402,698.08/7,502.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,184.10

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