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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,932.87, 10,934.73 and 6,251.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,932.87, 10,934.73 and 6,251.58 is: 8,617.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,932.87 : 10,934.73 = 6,251.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,932.87/10,934.73 = 6,251.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,932.87x = 10,934.73 × 6,251.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,932.87x = 68,359,339.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,359,339.37/7,932.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,617.23

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