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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,660.93, 11,491.46 and 4,196.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,660.93, 11,491.46 and 4,196.29 is: 6,294.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,660.93 : 11,491.46 = 4,196.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,660.93/11,491.46 = 4,196.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,660.93x = 11,491.46 × 4,196.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,660.93x = 48,221,498.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,221,498.68/7,660.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,294.47

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