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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,056.32, 9,715.55 and 5,991.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,056.32, 9,715.55 and 5,991.85 is: 8,249.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,056.32 : 9,715.55 = 5,991.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,056.32/9,715.55 = 5,991.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,056.32x = 9,715.55 × 5,991.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,056.32x = 58,214,118.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,214,118.27/7,056.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,249.93

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