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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,861.46, 11,792.32 and 6,294.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,861.46, 11,792.32 and 6,294.20 is: 9,441.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,861.46 : 11,792.32 = 6,294.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,861.46/11,792.32 = 6,294.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,861.46x = 11,792.32 × 6,294.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,861.46x = 74,223,220.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,223,220.54/7,861.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,441.40

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