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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,940.78, 10,958.93 and 4,405.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,940.78, 10,958.93 and 4,405.13 is: 6,079.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,940.78 : 10,958.93 = 4,405.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,940.78/10,958.93 = 4,405.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,940.78x = 10,958.93 × 4,405.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,940.78x = 48,275,511.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,275,511.31/7,940.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,079.44

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