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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,652.58, 11,451.51 and 5,997.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,652.58, 11,451.51 and 5,997.75 is: 8,975.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,652.58 : 11,451.51 = 5,997.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,652.58/11,451.51 = 5,997.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,652.58x = 11,451.51 × 5,997.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,652.58x = 68,683,294.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,683,294.10/7,652.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,975.18

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