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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,906.98, 11,860.68 and 6,061.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,906.98, 11,860.68 and 6,061.44 is: 9,092.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,906.98 : 11,860.68 = 6,061.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,906.98/11,860.68 = 6,061.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,906.98x = 11,860.68 × 6,061.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,906.98x = 71,892,800.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,892,800.18/7,906.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,092.32

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