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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,003.67, 9,659.25 and 5,932.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,003.67, 9,659.25 and 5,932.85 is: 8,182.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,003.67 : 9,659.25 = 5,932.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,003.67/9,659.25 = 5,932.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,003.67x = 9,659.25 × 5,932.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,003.67x = 57,306,833.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,306,833.07/7,003.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,182.41

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