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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,932.49, 11,876.59 and 6,091.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,932.49, 11,876.59 and 6,091.09 is: 9,119.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,932.49 : 11,876.59 = 6,091.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,932.49/11,876.59 = 6,091.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,932.49x = 11,876.59 × 6,091.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,932.49x = 72,341,378.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,341,378.58/7,932.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,119.63

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