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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,962.03, 11,921.13 and 6,008.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,962.03, 11,921.13 and 6,008.31 is: 8,995.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,962.03 : 11,921.13 = 6,008.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,962.03/11,921.13 = 6,008.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,962.03x = 11,921.13 × 6,008.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,962.03x = 71,625,844.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,625,844.59/7,962.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,995.93

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