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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,944.41, 11,907.97 and 5,983.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,944.41, 11,907.97 and 5,983.13 is: 8,968.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,944.41 : 11,907.97 = 5,983.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,944.41/11,907.97 = 5,983.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,944.41x = 11,907.97 × 5,983.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,944.41x = 71,246,843.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,246,843.09/7,944.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,968.18

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