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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,647.82, 10,539.68 and 5,966.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,647.82, 10,539.68 and 5,966.56 is: 8,222.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,647.82 : 10,539.68 = 5,966.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,647.82/10,539.68 = 5,966.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,647.82x = 10,539.68 × 5,966.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,647.82x = 62,885,633.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,885,633.10/7,647.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,222.69

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