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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,946.87, 10,966.37 and 4,361.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,946.87, 10,966.37 and 4,361.90 is: 6,019.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,946.87 : 10,966.37 = 4,361.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,946.87/10,966.37 = 4,361.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,946.87x = 10,966.37 × 4,361.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,946.87x = 47,834,132.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,834,132.66/7,946.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,019.25

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