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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,053.26, 9,711.32 and 5,988.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,053.26, 9,711.32 and 5,988.78 is: 8,245.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,053.26 : 9,711.32 = 5,988.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,053.26/9,711.32 = 5,988.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,053.26x = 9,711.32 × 5,988.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,053.26x = 58,158,929.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,158,929.05/7,053.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,245.69

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