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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,947.55, 10,967.65 and 4,362.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,947.55, 10,967.65 and 4,362.54 is: 6,020.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,947.55 : 10,967.65 = 4,362.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,947.55/10,967.65 = 4,362.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,947.55x = 10,967.65 × 4,362.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,947.55x = 47,846,811.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,846,811.83/7,947.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,020.32

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