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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,975.16, 10,993.08 and 6,293.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,975.16, 10,993.08 and 6,293.84 is: 8,675.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,975.16 : 10,993.08 = 6,293.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,975.16/10,993.08 = 6,293.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,975.16x = 10,993.08 × 6,293.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,975.16x = 69,188,686.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,188,686.63/7,975.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,675.52

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