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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,009.54, 10,503.36 and 5,965.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,009.54, 10,503.36 and 5,965.28 is: 8,938.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,009.54 : 10,503.36 = 5,965.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,009.54/10,503.36 = 5,965.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,009.54x = 10,503.36 × 5,965.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,009.54x = 62,655,483.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,655,483.34/7,009.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,938.60

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