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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,327.73, 10,966.05 and 5,996.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,327.73, 10,966.05 and 5,996.09 is: 8,973.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,327.73 : 10,966.05 = 5,996.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,327.73/10,966.05 = 5,996.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,327.73x = 10,966.05 × 5,996.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,327.73x = 65,753,450.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,753,450.16/7,327.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,973.23

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