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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,952.46, 10,961.82 and 6,057.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,952.46, 10,961.82 and 6,057.96 is: 8,350.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,952.46 : 10,961.82 = 6,057.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,952.46/10,961.82 = 6,057.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,952.46x = 10,961.82 × 6,057.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,952.46x = 66,406,267.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,406,267.09/7,952.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,350.41

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