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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,031.80, 10,541.49 and 5,998.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,031.80, 10,541.49 and 5,998.44 is: 8,992.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,031.80 : 10,541.49 = 5,998.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,031.80/10,541.49 = 5,998.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,031.80x = 10,541.49 × 5,998.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,031.80x = 63,232,495.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,232,495.28/7,031.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,992.36

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