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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,950.43, 10,971.96 and 4,593.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,950.43, 10,971.96 and 4,593.69 is: 6,339.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,950.43 : 10,971.96 = 4,593.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,950.43/10,971.96 = 4,593.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,950.43x = 10,971.96 × 4,593.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,950.43x = 50,401,782.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,401,782.93/7,950.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,339.50

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