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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,935.96, 11,894.91 and 6,167.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,935.96, 11,894.91 and 6,167.82 is: 9,244.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,935.96 : 11,894.91 = 6,167.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,935.96/11,894.91 = 6,167.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,935.96x = 11,894.91 × 6,167.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,935.96x = 73,365,663.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,365,663.80/7,935.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,244.71

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