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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,508.57, 10,372.81 and 5,925.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,508.57, 10,372.81 and 5,925.72 is: 8,186.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,508.57 : 10,372.81 = 5,925.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,508.57/10,372.81 = 5,925.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,508.57x = 10,372.81 × 5,925.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,508.57x = 61,466,402.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,466,402.87/7,508.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,186.17

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