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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,057.82, 9,717.62 and 5,993.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,057.82, 9,717.62 and 5,993.34 is: 8,251.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,057.82 : 9,717.62 = 5,993.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,057.82/9,717.62 = 5,993.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,057.82x = 9,717.62 × 5,993.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,057.82x = 58,241,000.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,241,000.65/7,057.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,251.98

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