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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,952.42, 11,869.62 and 7,018.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,952.42, 11,869.62 and 7,018.29 is: 10,475.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,952.42 : 11,869.62 = 7,018.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,952.42/11,869.62 = 7,018.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,952.42x = 11,869.62 × 7,018.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,952.42x = 83,304,435.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,304,435.35/7,952.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,475.36

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