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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,222.68, 10,832.91 and 5,997.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,222.68, 10,832.91 and 5,997.96 is: 8,996.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,222.68 : 10,832.91 = 5,997.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,222.68/10,832.91 = 5,997.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,222.68x = 10,832.91 × 5,997.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,222.68x = 64,975,360.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,975,360.86/7,222.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,996.02

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