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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,954.29, 10,987.25 and 6,054.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,954.29, 10,987.25 and 6,054.33 is: 8,362.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,954.29 : 10,987.25 = 6,054.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,954.29/10,987.25 = 6,054.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,954.29x = 10,987.25 × 6,054.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,954.29x = 66,520,437.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,520,437.29/7,954.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,362.84

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