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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,950.26, 10,968.97 and 4,591.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,950.26, 10,968.97 and 4,591.85 is: 6,335.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,950.26 : 10,968.97 = 4,591.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,950.26/10,968.97 = 4,591.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,950.26x = 10,968.97 × 4,591.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,950.26x = 50,367,864.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,367,864.89/7,950.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,335.37

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