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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,930.81, 11,896.61 and 6,541.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,930.81, 11,896.61 and 6,541.57 is: 9,812.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,930.81 : 11,896.61 = 6,541.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,930.81/11,896.61 = 6,541.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,930.81x = 11,896.61 × 6,541.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,930.81x = 77,822,507.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,822,507.08/7,930.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,812.68

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