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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,929.30, 10,947.81 and 7,087.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,929.30, 10,947.81 and 7,087.32 is: 9,785.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,929.30 : 10,947.81 = 7,087.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,929.30/10,947.81 = 7,087.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,929.30x = 10,947.81 × 7,087.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,929.30x = 77,590,632.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,590,632.77/7,929.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,785.31

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