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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,054.41, 9,712.89 and 5,990.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,054.41, 9,712.89 and 5,990.07 is: 8,247.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,054.41 : 9,712.89 = 5,990.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,054.41/9,712.89 = 5,990.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,054.41x = 9,712.89 × 5,990.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,054.41x = 58,180,891.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,180,891.00/7,054.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,247.45

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