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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,971.01, 11,935.66 and 6,718.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,971.01, 11,935.66 and 6,718.27 is: 10,059.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,971.01 : 11,935.66 = 6,718.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,971.01/11,935.66 = 6,718.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,971.01x = 11,935.66 × 6,718.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,971.01x = 80,186,986.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,186,986.51/7,971.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,059.83

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