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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,982.72, 11,017.46 and 6,090.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,982.72, 11,017.46 and 6,090.72 is: 8,406.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,982.72 : 11,017.46 = 6,090.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,982.72/11,017.46 = 6,090.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,982.72x = 11,017.46 × 6,090.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,982.72x = 67,104,263.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,104,263.97/7,982.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,406.19

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