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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,958.69, 11,879.62 and 7,372.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,958.69, 11,879.62 and 7,372.25 is: 11,004.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,958.69 : 11,879.62 = 7,372.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,958.69/11,879.62 = 7,372.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,958.69x = 11,879.62 × 7,372.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,958.69x = 87,579,491.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,579,491.68/7,958.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,004.26

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