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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,975.92, 11,007.36 and 5,858.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,975.92, 11,007.36 and 5,858.04 is: 8,084.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,975.92 : 11,007.36 = 5,858.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,975.92/11,007.36 = 5,858.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,975.92x = 11,007.36 × 5,858.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,975.92x = 64,481,555.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,481,555.17/7,975.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,084.53

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