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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,652.60, 11,451.48 and 5,997.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,652.60, 11,451.48 and 5,997.76 is: 8,975.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,652.60 : 11,451.48 = 5,997.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,652.60/11,451.48 = 5,997.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,652.60x = 11,451.48 × 5,997.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,652.60x = 68,683,228.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,683,228.68/7,652.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,975.15

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