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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,966.76, 10,998.79 and 5,840.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,966.76, 10,998.79 and 5,840.51 is: 8,063.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,966.76 : 10,998.79 = 5,840.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,966.76/10,998.79 = 5,840.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,966.76x = 10,998.79 × 5,840.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,966.76x = 64,238,473.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,238,473.39/7,966.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,063.32

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