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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,664.58, 11,497.13 and 5,997.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,664.58, 11,497.13 and 5,997.16 is: 8,995.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,664.58 : 11,497.13 = 5,997.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,664.58/11,497.13 = 5,997.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,664.58x = 11,497.13 × 5,997.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,664.58x = 68,950,158.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,950,158.93/7,664.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,995.95

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