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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,962.03, 11,926.64 and 6,205.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,962.03, 11,926.64 and 6,205.14 is: 9,294.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,962.03 : 11,926.64 = 6,205.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,962.03/11,926.64 = 6,205.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,962.03x = 11,926.64 × 6,205.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,962.03x = 74,006,486.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,006,486.44/7,962.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,294.93

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