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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,961.95, 10,962.40 and 7,223.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,961.95, 10,962.40 and 7,223.84 is: 9,946.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,961.95 : 10,962.40 = 7,223.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,961.95/10,962.40 = 7,223.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,961.95x = 10,962.40 × 7,223.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,961.95x = 79,190,605.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,190,605.56/7,961.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,946.13

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