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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,932.93, 10,948.53 and 6,041.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,932.93, 10,948.53 and 6,041.85 is: 8,338.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,932.93 : 10,948.53 = 6,041.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,932.93/10,948.53 = 6,041.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,932.93x = 10,948.53 × 6,041.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,932.93x = 66,149,375.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,149,375.98/7,932.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,338.58

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