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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,973.85, 12,007.10 and 5,908.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,973.85, 12,007.10 and 5,908.49 is: 8,897.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,973.85 : 12,007.10 = 5,908.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,973.85/12,007.10 = 5,908.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,973.85x = 12,007.10 × 5,908.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,973.85x = 70,943,830.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,943,830.28/7,973.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,897.06

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