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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,983.68, 11,018.72 and 6,092.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,983.68, 11,018.72 and 6,092.04 is: 8,407.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,983.68 : 11,018.72 = 6,092.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,983.68/11,018.72 = 6,092.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,983.68x = 11,018.72 × 6,092.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,983.68x = 67,126,482.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,126,482.99/7,983.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,407.96

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