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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,592.58, 10,497.33 and 5,830.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,592.58, 10,497.33 and 5,830.02 is: 8,060.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,592.58 : 10,497.33 = 5,830.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,592.58/10,497.33 = 5,830.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,592.58x = 10,497.33 × 5,830.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,592.58x = 61,199,643.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,199,643.85/7,592.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,060.45

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