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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,973.79, 11,935.98 and 6,792.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,973.79, 11,935.98 and 6,792.81 is: 10,168.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,973.79 : 11,935.98 = 6,792.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,973.79/11,935.98 = 6,792.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,973.79x = 11,935.98 × 6,792.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,973.79x = 81,078,844.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,078,844.30/7,973.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,168.17

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