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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,003.44, 9,647.58 and 5,883.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,003.44, 9,647.58 and 5,883.60 is: 8,104.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,003.44 : 9,647.58 = 5,883.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,003.44/9,647.58 = 5,883.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,003.44x = 9,647.58 × 5,883.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,003.44x = 56,762,501.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,762,501.69/7,003.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,104.95

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