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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,974.54, 11,013.03 and 5,981.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,974.54, 11,013.03 and 5,981.94 is: 8,261.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,974.54 : 11,013.03 = 5,981.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,974.54/11,013.03 = 5,981.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,974.54x = 11,013.03 × 5,981.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,974.54x = 65,879,284.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,879,284.68/7,974.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,261.20

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