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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,951.64, 10,966.29 and 6,825.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,951.64, 10,966.29 and 6,825.32 is: 9,412.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,951.64 : 10,966.29 = 6,825.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,951.64/10,966.29 = 6,825.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,951.64x = 10,966.29 × 6,825.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,951.64x = 74,848,438.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,848,438.46/7,951.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,412.96

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