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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,569.13, 10,439.91 and 5,838.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,569.13, 10,439.91 and 5,838.02 is: 8,052.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,569.13 : 10,439.91 = 5,838.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,569.13/10,439.91 = 5,838.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,569.13x = 10,439.91 × 5,838.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,569.13x = 60,948,403.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,948,403.38/7,569.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,052.23

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