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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,976.13, 11,022.24 and 5,983.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,976.13, 11,022.24 and 5,983.23 is: 8,268.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,976.13 : 11,022.24 = 5,983.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,976.13/11,022.24 = 5,983.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,976.13x = 11,022.24 × 5,983.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,976.13x = 65,948,584.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,948,584.44/7,976.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,268.24

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