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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,950.94, 11,868.07 and 7,364.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,950.94, 11,868.07 and 7,364.50 is: 10,992.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,950.94 : 11,868.07 = 7,364.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,950.94/11,868.07 = 7,364.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,950.94x = 11,868.07 × 7,364.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,950.94x = 87,402,401.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,402,401.52/7,950.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,992.71

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