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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,636.53, 11,452.04 and 5,996.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,636.53, 11,452.04 and 5,996.28 is: 8,992.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,636.53 : 11,452.04 = 5,996.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,636.53/11,452.04 = 5,996.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,636.53x = 11,452.04 × 5,996.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,636.53x = 68,669,638.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,669,638.41/7,636.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,992.26

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