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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,041.56, 9,716.36 and 5,983.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,041.56, 9,716.36 and 5,983.62 is: 8,256.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,041.56 : 9,716.36 = 5,983.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,041.56/9,716.36 = 5,983.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,041.56x = 9,716.36 × 5,983.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,041.56x = 58,139,006.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,139,006.02/7,041.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,256.55

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