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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,003.76, 10,507.12 and 5,857.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,003.76, 10,507.12 and 5,857.52 is: 8,787.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,003.76 : 10,507.12 = 5,857.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,003.76/10,507.12 = 5,857.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,003.76x = 10,507.12 × 5,857.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,003.76x = 61,545,665.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,545,665.54/7,003.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,787.52

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