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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,063.07, 9,739.98 and 5,999.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,063.07, 9,739.98 and 5,999.67 is: 8,273.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,063.07 : 9,739.98 = 5,999.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,063.07/9,739.98 = 5,999.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,063.07x = 9,739.98 × 5,999.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,063.07x = 58,436,665.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,436,665.81/7,063.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,273.56

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