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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,947.79, 10,968.02 and 4,411.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,947.79, 10,968.02 and 4,411.33 is: 6,087.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,947.79 : 10,968.02 = 4,411.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,947.79/10,968.02 = 4,411.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,947.79x = 10,968.02 × 4,411.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,947.79x = 48,383,555.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,383,555.67/7,947.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,087.67

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