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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,792.98, 11,689.46 and 6,041.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,792.98, 11,689.46 and 6,041.55 is: 9,062.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,792.98 : 11,689.46 = 6,041.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,792.98/11,689.46 = 6,041.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,792.98x = 11,689.46 × 6,041.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,792.98x = 70,622,426.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,622,426.86/7,792.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,062.31

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