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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,944.58, 10,968.36 and 4,963

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,944.58, 10,968.36 and 4,963 is: 6,851.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,944.58 : 10,968.36 = 4,963 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,944.58/10,968.36 = 4,963/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,944.58x = 10,968.36 × 4,963
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,944.58x = 54,435,970.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,435,970.68/7,944.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,851.96

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