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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,196.87, 10,777.88 and 5,955.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,196.87, 10,777.88 and 5,955.14 is: 8,918.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,196.87 : 10,777.88 = 5,955.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,196.87/10,777.88 = 5,955.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,196.87x = 10,777.88 × 5,955.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,196.87x = 64,183,700.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,183,700.64/7,196.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,918.29

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