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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,969.82, 10,991.81 and 7,074.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,969.82, 10,991.81 and 7,074.22 is: 9,756.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,969.82 : 10,991.81 = 7,074.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,969.82/10,991.81 = 7,074.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,969.82x = 10,991.81 × 7,074.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,969.82x = 77,758,472.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,758,472.34/7,969.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,756.61

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