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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,417.92, 11,126.88 and 5,949.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,417.92, 11,126.88 and 5,949.84 is: 8,924.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,417.92 : 11,126.88 = 5,949.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,417.92/11,126.88 = 5,949.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,417.92x = 11,126.88 × 5,949.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,417.92x = 66,203,155.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,203,155.70/7,417.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,924.76

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