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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,938.83, 10,955.52 and 4,401.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,938.83, 10,955.52 and 4,401.97 is: 6,074.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,938.83 : 10,955.52 = 4,401.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,938.83/10,955.52 = 4,401.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,938.83x = 10,955.52 × 4,401.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,938.83x = 48,225,842.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,225,842.99/7,938.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,074.68

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