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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,930.80, 10,949.86 and 7,088.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,930.80, 10,949.86 and 7,088.80 is: 9,787.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,930.80 : 10,949.86 = 7,088.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,930.80/10,949.86 = 7,088.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,930.80x = 10,949.86 × 7,088.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,930.80x = 77,621,367.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,621,367.57/7,930.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,787.33

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