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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,591.32, 10,466.82 and 5,890.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,591.32, 10,466.82 and 5,890.32 is: 8,121.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,591.32 : 10,466.82 = 5,890.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,591.32/10,466.82 = 5,890.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,591.32x = 10,466.82 × 5,890.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,591.32x = 61,652,919.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,652,919.18/7,591.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,121.50

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