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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,024.32, 9,689.22 and 5,887.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,024.32, 9,689.22 and 5,887.08 is: 8,120.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,024.32 : 9,689.22 = 5,887.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,024.32/9,689.22 = 5,887.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,024.32x = 9,689.22 × 5,887.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,024.32x = 57,041,213.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,041,213.28/7,024.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,120.53

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