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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,648.58, 11,445.50 and 5,993.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,648.58, 11,445.50 and 5,993.76 is: 8,969.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,648.58 : 11,445.50 = 5,993.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,648.58/11,445.50 = 5,993.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,648.58x = 11,445.50 × 5,993.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,648.58x = 68,601,580.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,601,580.08/7,648.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,969.19

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