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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,909.54, 11,864.31 and 7,249.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,909.54, 11,864.31 and 7,249.56 is: 10,874.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,909.54 : 11,864.31 = 7,249.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,909.54/11,864.31 = 7,249.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,909.54x = 11,864.31 × 7,249.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,909.54x = 86,010,990.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,010,990.96/7,909.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,874.34

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