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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,008.99, 9,683.11 and 5,957.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,008.99, 9,683.11 and 5,957.95 is: 8,231.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,008.99 : 9,683.11 = 5,957.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,008.99/9,683.11 = 5,957.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,008.99x = 9,683.11 × 5,957.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,008.99x = 57,691,523.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,691,523.02/7,008.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,231.07

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