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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.83, 9,720.32 and 5,995.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.83, 9,720.32 and 5,995.35 is: 8,254.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.83 : 9,720.32 = 5,995.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.83/9,720.32 = 5,995.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.83x = 9,720.32 × 5,995.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.83x = 58,276,690.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,276,690.54/7,059.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,254.69

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