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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,311.76, 10,967.94 and 6,087.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,311.76, 10,967.94 and 6,087.80 is: 9,131.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,311.76 : 10,967.94 = 6,087.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,311.76/10,967.94 = 6,087.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,311.76x = 10,967.94 × 6,087.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,311.76x = 66,770,625.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,770,625.13/7,311.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,131.95

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