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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,056.33, 9,715.54 and 5,991.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,056.33, 9,715.54 and 5,991.85 is: 8,249.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,056.33 : 9,715.54 = 5,991.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,056.33/9,715.54 = 5,991.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,056.33x = 9,715.54 × 5,991.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,056.33x = 58,214,058.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,214,058.35/7,056.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,249.91

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