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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,207.34, 9,937.94 and 5,876.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,207.34, 9,937.94 and 5,876.91 is: 8,103.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,207.34 : 9,937.94 = 5,876.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,207.34/9,937.94 = 5,876.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,207.34x = 9,937.94 × 5,876.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,207.34x = 58,404,349.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,404,349.58/7,207.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,103.46

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