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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,055.42, 9,714.26 and 5,991.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,055.42, 9,714.26 and 5,991.08 is: 8,248.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,055.42 : 9,714.26 = 5,991.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,055.42/9,714.26 = 5,991.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,055.42x = 9,714.26 × 5,991.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,055.42x = 58,198,908.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,198,908.80/7,055.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,248.82

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