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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,974.22, 10,996.89 and 6,082.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,974.22, 10,996.89 and 6,082.48 is: 8,388.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,974.22 : 10,996.89 = 6,082.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,974.22/10,996.89 = 6,082.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,974.22x = 10,996.89 × 6,082.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,974.22x = 66,888,363.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,888,363.49/7,974.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,388.08

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