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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,954.23, 11,909.16 and 5,173.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,954.23, 11,909.16 and 5,173.95 is: 7,746.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,954.23 : 11,909.16 = 5,173.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,954.23/11,909.16 = 5,173.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,954.23x = 11,909.16 × 5,173.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,954.23x = 61,617,398.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,617,398.38/7,954.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,746.49

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