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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,932.24, 10,941.36 and 6,251.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,932.24, 10,941.36 and 6,251.04 is: 8,622.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,932.24 : 10,941.36 = 6,251.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,932.24/10,941.36 = 6,251.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,932.24x = 10,941.36 × 6,251.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,932.24x = 68,394,879.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,394,879.01/7,932.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,622.39

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