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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,974.41, 11,923.63 and 7,277.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,974.41, 11,923.63 and 7,277.29 is: 10,881.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,974.41 : 11,923.63 = 7,277.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,974.41/11,923.63 = 7,277.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,974.41x = 11,923.63 × 7,277.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,974.41x = 86,771,665.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,771,665.36/7,974.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,881.27

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