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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,869.51, 10,811.33 and 7,041.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,869.51, 10,811.33 and 7,041.18 is: 9,673.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,869.51 : 10,811.33 = 7,041.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,869.51/10,811.33 = 7,041.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,869.51x = 10,811.33 × 7,041.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,869.51x = 76,124,485.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,124,485.36/7,869.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,673.35

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