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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,960.68, 11,928.06 and 6,308.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,960.68, 11,928.06 and 6,308.28 is: 9,452.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,960.68 : 11,928.06 = 6,308.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,960.68/11,928.06 = 6,308.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,960.68x = 11,928.06 × 6,308.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,960.68x = 75,245,542.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,245,542.34/7,960.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,452.15

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