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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,292.71, 11,442.09 and 6,953.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,292.71, 11,442.09 and 6,953.74 is: 9,594.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,292.71 : 11,442.09 = 6,953.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,292.71/11,442.09 = 6,953.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,292.71x = 11,442.09 × 6,953.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,292.71x = 79,565,314.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,565,314.08/8,292.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,594.61

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