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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,251.12, 9,996.03 and 5,989.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,251.12, 9,996.03 and 5,989.95 is: 8,257.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,251.12 : 9,996.03 = 5,989.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,251.12/9,996.03 = 5,989.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,251.12x = 9,996.03 × 5,989.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,251.12x = 59,875,719.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,875,719.90/7,251.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,257.44

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