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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,170.77, 10,737.95 and 5,997.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,170.77, 10,737.95 and 5,997.87 is: 8,981.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,170.77 : 10,737.95 = 5,997.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,170.77/10,737.95 = 5,997.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,170.77x = 10,737.95 × 5,997.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,170.77x = 64,404,798.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,404,798.18/7,170.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,981.58

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