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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,057.07, 9,716.58 and 5,992.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,057.07, 9,716.58 and 5,992.59 is: 8,250.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,057.07 : 9,716.58 = 5,992.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,057.07/9,716.58 = 5,992.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,057.07x = 9,716.58 × 5,992.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,057.07x = 58,227,480.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,227,480.14/7,057.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,250.94

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