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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,950.38, 10,969.68 and 4,806.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,950.38, 10,969.68 and 4,806.50 is: 6,631.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,950.38 : 10,969.68 = 4,806.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,950.38/10,969.68 = 4,806.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,950.38x = 10,969.68 × 4,806.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,950.38x = 52,725,766.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,725,766.92/7,950.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,631.85

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