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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,910.32, 11,847.66 and 6,141.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,910.32, 11,847.66 and 6,141.24 is: 9,198.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,910.32 : 11,847.66 = 6,141.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,910.32/11,847.66 = 6,141.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,910.32x = 11,847.66 × 6,141.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,910.32x = 72,759,323.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,759,323.50/7,910.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,198.03

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