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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,951.26, 10,954.69 and 6,152.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,951.26, 10,954.69 and 6,152.56 is: 8,476.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,951.26 : 10,954.69 = 6,152.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,951.26/10,954.69 = 6,152.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,951.26x = 10,954.69 × 6,152.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,951.26x = 67,399,379.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,399,379.35/7,951.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,476.56

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