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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,289.38, 10,059.96 and 5,959.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,289.38, 10,059.96 and 5,959.36 is: 8,224.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,289.38 : 10,059.96 = 5,959.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,289.38/10,059.96 = 5,959.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,289.38x = 10,059.96 × 5,959.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,289.38x = 59,950,923.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,950,923.23/7,289.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,224.42

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