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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,950.17, 10,971.36 and 4,365.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,950.17, 10,971.36 and 4,365.46 is: 6,024.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,950.17 : 10,971.36 = 4,365.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,950.17/10,971.36 = 4,365.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,950.17x = 10,971.36 × 4,365.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,950.17x = 47,894,956.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,894,956.54/7,950.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,024.40

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