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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,007.33, 9,660.81 and 5,807.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,007.33, 9,660.81 and 5,807.82 is: 8,007.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,007.33 : 9,660.81 = 5,807.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,007.33/9,660.81 = 5,807.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,007.33x = 9,660.81 × 5,807.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,007.33x = 56,108,245.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,108,245.53/7,007.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,007.08

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