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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,942.49, 10,960.57 and 4,357.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,942.49, 10,960.57 and 4,357.38 is: 6,013.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,942.49 : 10,960.57 = 4,357.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,942.49/10,960.57 = 4,357.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,942.49x = 10,960.57 × 4,357.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,942.49x = 47,759,368.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,759,368.51/7,942.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,013.15

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