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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.72, 9,734.82 and 5,952.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.72, 9,734.82 and 5,952.84 is: 8,208.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.72 : 9,734.82 = 5,952.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.72/9,734.82 = 5,952.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.72x = 9,734.82 × 5,952.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.72x = 57,949,825.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,949,825.89/7,059.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,208.52

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