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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,929.88, 11,861.95 and 6,041.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,929.88, 11,861.95 and 6,041.48 is: 9,037.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,929.88 : 11,861.95 = 6,041.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,929.88/11,861.95 = 6,041.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,929.88x = 11,861.95 × 6,041.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,929.88x = 71,663,804.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,663,804.36/7,929.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,037.18

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