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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,139.60, 10,709.40 and 5,987.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,139.60, 10,709.40 and 5,987.60 is: 8,981.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,139.60 : 10,709.40 = 5,987.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,139.60/10,709.40 = 5,987.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,139.60x = 10,709.40 × 5,987.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,139.60x = 64,123,603.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,123,603.44/7,139.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,981.40

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