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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,057.19, 9,716.76 and 5,992.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,057.19, 9,716.76 and 5,992.72 is: 8,251.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,057.19 : 9,716.76 = 5,992.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,057.19/9,716.76 = 5,992.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,057.19x = 9,716.76 × 5,992.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,057.19x = 58,229,797.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,229,797.70/7,057.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,251.13

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