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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,868.51, 11,793.96 and 6,027.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,868.51, 11,793.96 and 6,027.18 is: 9,034.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,868.51 : 11,793.96 = 6,027.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,868.51/11,793.96 = 6,027.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,868.51x = 11,793.96 × 6,027.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,868.51x = 71,084,319.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,084,319.83/7,868.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,034.02

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