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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,942.41, 10,955.57 and 5,113.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,942.41, 10,955.57 and 5,113.49 is: 7,053.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,942.41 : 10,955.57 = 5,113.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,942.41/10,955.57 = 5,113.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,942.41x = 10,955.57 × 5,113.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,942.41x = 56,021,117.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,021,117.29/7,942.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,053.42

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