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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,408.27, 11,096.57 and 5,996.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,408.27, 11,096.57 and 5,996.59 is: 8,982.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,408.27 : 11,096.57 = 5,996.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,408.27/11,096.57 = 5,996.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,408.27x = 11,096.57 × 5,996.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,408.27x = 66,541,582.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,541,582.29/7,408.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,982.07

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