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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,948.22, 10,972.08 and 6,059.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,948.22, 10,972.08 and 6,059.93 is: 8,365.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,948.22 : 10,972.08 = 6,059.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,948.22/10,972.08 = 6,059.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,948.22x = 10,972.08 × 6,059.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,948.22x = 66,489,981.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,489,981.89/7,948.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,365.40

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