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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,946.16, 10,965.90 and 4,409.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,946.16, 10,965.90 and 4,409.28 is: 6,084.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,946.16 : 10,965.90 = 4,409.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,946.16/10,965.90 = 4,409.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,946.16x = 10,965.90 × 4,409.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,946.16x = 48,351,723.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,351,723.55/7,946.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,084.92

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