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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,849.71, 11,743.92 and 6,081.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,849.71, 11,743.92 and 6,081.21 is: 9,098.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,849.71 : 11,743.92 = 6,081.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,849.71/11,743.92 = 6,081.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,849.71x = 11,743.92 × 6,081.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,849.71x = 71,417,243.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,417,243.74/7,849.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,098.07

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