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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,992.72, 10,971.27 and 7,088.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,992.72, 10,971.27 and 7,088.76 is: 9,730.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,992.72 : 10,971.27 = 7,088.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,992.72/10,971.27 = 7,088.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,992.72x = 10,971.27 × 7,088.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,992.72x = 77,772,699.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,772,699.93/7,992.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,730.44

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