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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,924.42, 10,910.46 and 6,979.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,924.42, 10,910.46 and 6,979.42 is: 9,609.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,924.42 : 10,910.46 = 6,979.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,924.42/10,910.46 = 6,979.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,924.42x = 10,910.46 × 6,979.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,924.42x = 76,148,682.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,148,682.73/7,924.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,609.37

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