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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,975.54, 11,014.41 and 5,982.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,975.54, 11,014.41 and 5,982.94 is: 8,262.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,975.54 : 11,014.41 = 5,982.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,975.54/11,014.41 = 5,982.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,975.54x = 11,014.41 × 5,982.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,975.54x = 65,898,554.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,898,554.17/7,975.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,262.58

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