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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,549.02, 11,308.89 and 5,991.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,549.02, 11,308.89 and 5,991.90 is: 8,976.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,549.02 : 11,308.89 = 5,991.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,549.02/11,308.89 = 5,991.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,549.02x = 11,308.89 × 5,991.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,549.02x = 67,761,737.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,761,737.99/7,549.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,976.23

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