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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,942.93, 10,961.08 and 4,406.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,942.93, 10,961.08 and 4,406.06 is: 6,080.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,942.93 : 10,961.08 = 4,406.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,942.93/10,961.08 = 4,406.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,942.93x = 10,961.08 × 4,406.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,942.93x = 48,295,176.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,295,176.14/7,942.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,080.27

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