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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,940.98, 10,957.90 and 4,355.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,940.98, 10,957.90 and 4,355.87 is: 6,010.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,940.98 : 10,957.90 = 4,355.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,940.98/10,957.90 = 4,355.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,940.98x = 10,957.90 × 4,355.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,940.98x = 47,731,166.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,731,166.09/7,940.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,010.74

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