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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,942.92, 10,961.16 and 4,406.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,942.92, 10,961.16 and 4,406.76 is: 6,081.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,942.92 : 10,961.16 = 4,406.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,942.92/10,961.16 = 4,406.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,942.92x = 10,961.16 × 4,406.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,942.92x = 48,303,201.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,303,201.44/7,942.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,081.29

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