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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,954.32, 10,966.52 and 6,847.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,954.32, 10,966.52 and 6,847.14 is: 9,440.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,954.32 : 10,966.52 = 6,847.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,954.32/10,966.52 = 6,847.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,954.32x = 10,966.52 × 6,847.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,954.32x = 75,089,297.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,089,297.75/7,954.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,440.06

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