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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,607.94, 10,512.37 and 5,854.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,607.94, 10,512.37 and 5,854.69 is: 8,089.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,607.94 : 10,512.37 = 5,854.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,607.94/10,512.37 = 5,854.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,607.94x = 10,512.37 × 5,854.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,607.94x = 61,546,666.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,546,666.02/7,607.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,089.80

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