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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,961.22, 11,910.97 and 5,745.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,961.22, 11,910.97 and 5,745.16 is: 8,595.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,961.22 : 11,910.97 = 5,745.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,961.22/11,910.97 = 5,745.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,961.22x = 11,910.97 × 5,745.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,961.22x = 68,430,428.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,430,428.41/7,961.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,595.47

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