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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,934.94, 10,951.29 and 6,043.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,934.94, 10,951.29 and 6,043.86 is: 8,341.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,934.94 : 10,951.29 = 6,043.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,934.94/10,951.29 = 6,043.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,934.94x = 10,951.29 × 6,043.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,934.94x = 66,188,063.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,188,063.58/7,934.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,341.34

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