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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,090.07, 9,782.61 and 5,960.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,090.07, 9,782.61 and 5,960.03 is: 8,223.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,090.07 : 9,782.61 = 5,960.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,090.07/9,782.61 = 5,960.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,090.07x = 9,782.61 × 5,960.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,090.07x = 58,304,600.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,304,600.17/7,090.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,223.42

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