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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,526.70, 11,285.96 and 5,976.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,526.70, 11,285.96 and 5,976.68 is: 8,961.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,526.70 : 11,285.96 = 5,976.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,526.70/11,285.96 = 5,976.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,526.70x = 11,285.96 × 5,976.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,526.70x = 67,452,571.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,452,571.41/7,526.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,961.77

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