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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,004.43, 10,495.69 and 5,960.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,004.43, 10,495.69 and 5,960.14 is: 8,930.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,004.43 : 10,495.69 = 5,960.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,004.43/10,495.69 = 5,960.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,004.43x = 10,495.69 × 5,960.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,004.43x = 62,555,740.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,555,740.66/7,004.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,930.88

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