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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,961.94, 11,863.89 and 7,089.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,961.94, 11,863.89 and 7,089.57 is: 10,563.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,961.94 : 11,863.89 = 7,089.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,961.94/11,863.89 = 7,089.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,961.94x = 11,863.89 × 7,089.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,961.94x = 84,109,878.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,109,878.63/7,961.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,563.99

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