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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,970.01, 11,934.17 and 6,717.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,970.01, 11,934.17 and 6,717.27 is: 10,058.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,970.01 : 11,934.17 = 6,717.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,970.01/11,934.17 = 6,717.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,970.01x = 11,934.17 × 6,717.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,970.01x = 80,164,948.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,164,948.86/7,970.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,058.32

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