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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,812.62, 10,786.44 and 6,971.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,812.62, 10,786.44 and 6,971.87 is: 9,625.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,812.62 : 10,786.44 = 6,971.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,812.62/10,786.44 = 6,971.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,812.62x = 10,786.44 × 6,971.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,812.62x = 75,201,684.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,201,684.41/7,812.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,625.67

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