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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,592.22, 10,474.83 and 5,993.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,592.22, 10,474.83 and 5,993.82 is: 8,269.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,592.22 : 10,474.83 = 5,993.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,592.22/10,474.83 = 5,993.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,592.22x = 10,474.83 × 5,993.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,592.22x = 62,784,245.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,784,245.55/7,592.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,269.55

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