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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,052.96, 9,710.93 and 5,988.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,052.96, 9,710.93 and 5,988.51 is: 8,245.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,052.96 : 9,710.93 = 5,988.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,052.96/9,710.93 = 5,988.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,052.96x = 9,710.93 × 5,988.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,052.96x = 58,154,016.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,154,016.39/7,052.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,245.33

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