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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,002.35, 10,503.53 and 5,908.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,002.35, 10,503.53 and 5,908.85 is: 8,863.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,002.35 : 10,503.53 = 5,908.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,002.35/10,503.53 = 5,908.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,002.35x = 10,503.53 × 5,908.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,002.35x = 62,063,753.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,063,753.70/7,002.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,863.28

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