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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,940.26, 10,955.08 and 4,957.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,940.26, 10,955.08 and 4,957.84 is: 6,840.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,940.26 : 10,955.08 = 4,957.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,940.26/10,955.08 = 4,957.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,940.26x = 10,955.08 × 4,957.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,940.26x = 54,313,533.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,313,533.83/7,940.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,840.27

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