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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,932.96, 10,948.68 and 6,604.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,932.96, 10,948.68 and 6,604.56 is: 9,115.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,932.96 : 10,948.68 = 6,604.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,932.96/10,948.68 = 6,604.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,932.96x = 10,948.68 × 6,604.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,932.96x = 72,311,213.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,311,213.98/7,932.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,115.29

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