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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,592.15, 10,465.73 and 5,910.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,592.15, 10,465.73 and 5,910.59 is: 8,147.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,592.15 : 10,465.73 = 5,910.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,592.15/10,465.73 = 5,910.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,592.15x = 10,465.73 × 5,910.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,592.15x = 61,858,557.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,858,557.20/7,592.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,147.70

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