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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,926.73, 11,887.66 and 6,363.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,926.73, 11,887.66 and 6,363.03 is: 9,542.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,926.73 : 11,887.66 = 6,363.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,926.73/11,887.66 = 6,363.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,926.73x = 11,887.66 × 6,363.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,926.73x = 75,641,537.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,641,537.21/7,926.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,542.59

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