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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,005.54, 10,497.36 and 5,961.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,005.54, 10,497.36 and 5,961.27 is: 8,932.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,005.54 : 10,497.36 = 5,961.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,005.54/10,497.36 = 5,961.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,005.54x = 10,497.36 × 5,961.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,005.54x = 62,577,597.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,577,597.25/7,005.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,932.59

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