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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,053.46, 9,730.33 and 5,933.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,053.46, 9,730.33 and 5,933.99 is: 8,186.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,053.46 : 9,730.33 = 5,933.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,053.46/9,730.33 = 5,933.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,053.46x = 9,730.33 × 5,933.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,053.46x = 57,739,690.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,739,690.41/7,053.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,186.01

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