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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,001.33, 9,644.91 and 5,882.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,001.33, 9,644.91 and 5,882.31 is: 8,103.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,001.33 : 9,644.91 = 5,882.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,001.33/9,644.91 = 5,882.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,001.33x = 9,644.91 × 5,882.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,001.33x = 56,734,350.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,734,350.54/7,001.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,103.37

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