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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,949.15, 10,969.87 and 4,966.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,949.15, 10,969.87 and 4,966.72 is: 6,854.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,949.15 : 10,969.87 = 4,966.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,949.15/10,969.87 = 4,966.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,949.15x = 10,969.87 × 4,966.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,949.15x = 54,484,266.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,484,266.64/7,949.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,854.10

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