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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,929.65, 10,917.94 and 6,035.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,929.65, 10,917.94 and 6,035.16 is: 8,309.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,929.65 : 10,917.94 = 6,035.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,929.65/10,917.94 = 6,035.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,929.65x = 10,917.94 × 6,035.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,929.65x = 65,891,514.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,891,514.77/7,929.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,309.51

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