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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,169.26, 10,735.70 and 5,996.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,169.26, 10,735.70 and 5,996.37 is: 8,979.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,169.26 : 10,735.70 = 5,996.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,169.26/10,735.70 = 5,996.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,169.26x = 10,735.70 × 5,996.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,169.26x = 64,375,206.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,375,206.36/7,169.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,979.34

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