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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,047, 11,092.68 and 6,921.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,047, 11,092.68 and 6,921.94 is: 9,541.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,047 : 11,092.68 = 6,921.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,047/11,092.68 = 6,921.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,047x = 11,092.68 × 6,921.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,047x = 76,782,865.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,782,865.40/8,047
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,541.80

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