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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,046.91, 9,702.61 and 5,982.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,046.91, 9,702.61 and 5,982.47 is: 8,237.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,046.91 : 9,702.61 = 5,982.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,046.91/9,702.61 = 5,982.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,046.91x = 9,702.61 × 5,982.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,046.91x = 58,045,546.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,045,546.16/7,046.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,237.02

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