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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,942.91, 10,961.46 and 4,406.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,942.91, 10,961.46 and 4,406.40 is: 6,080.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,942.91 : 10,961.46 = 4,406.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,942.91/10,961.46 = 4,406.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,942.91x = 10,961.46 × 4,406.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,942.91x = 48,300,577.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,300,577.34/7,942.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,080.97

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