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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,517.91, 10,362.73 and 5,922.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,517.91, 10,362.73 and 5,922.03 is: 8,162.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,517.91 : 10,362.73 = 5,922.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,517.91/10,362.73 = 5,922.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,517.91x = 10,362.73 × 5,922.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,517.91x = 61,368,397.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,368,397.94/7,517.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,162.96

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