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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,941.51, 11,853.45 and 7,007.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,941.51, 11,853.45 and 7,007.49 is: 10,459.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,941.51 : 11,853.45 = 7,007.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,941.51/11,853.45 = 7,007.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,941.51x = 11,853.45 × 7,007.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,941.51x = 83,062,932.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,062,932.34/7,941.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,459.34

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