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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,050.06, 9,706.92 and 5,985.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,050.06, 9,706.92 and 5,985.60 is: 8,241.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,050.06 : 9,706.92 = 5,985.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,050.06/9,706.92 = 5,985.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,050.06x = 9,706.92 × 5,985.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,050.06x = 58,101,740.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,101,740.35/7,050.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,241.31

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