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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,997.40, 11,964.06 and 6,913.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,997.40, 11,964.06 and 6,913.44 is: 10,342.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,997.40 : 11,964.06 = 6,913.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,997.40/11,964.06 = 6,913.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,997.40x = 11,964.06 × 6,913.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,997.40x = 82,712,810.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,712,810.97/7,997.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,342.46

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