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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,041.22, 9,694.74 and 5,976.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,041.22, 9,694.74 and 5,976.77 is: 8,229.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,041.22 : 9,694.74 = 5,976.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,041.22/9,694.74 = 5,976.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,041.22x = 9,694.74 × 5,976.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,041.22x = 57,943,171.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,943,171.51/7,041.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,229.13

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