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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,159.40, 9,883.07 and 6,711.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,159.40, 9,883.07 and 6,711.06 is: 9,264.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,159.40 : 9,883.07 = 6,711.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,159.40/9,883.07 = 6,711.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,159.40x = 9,883.07 × 6,711.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,159.40x = 66,325,842.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,325,842.20/7,159.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,264.17

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