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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,592.76, 10,483.18 and 5,821.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,592.76, 10,483.18 and 5,821.24 is: 8,037.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,592.76 : 10,483.18 = 5,821.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,592.76/10,483.18 = 5,821.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,592.76x = 10,483.18 × 5,821.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,592.76x = 61,025,106.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,025,106.74/7,592.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,037.28

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