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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,950.50, 10,971.72 and 4,414.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,950.50, 10,971.72 and 4,414.22 is: 6,091.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,950.50 : 10,971.72 = 4,414.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,950.50/10,971.72 = 4,414.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,950.50x = 10,971.72 × 4,414.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,950.50x = 48,431,585.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,431,585.86/7,950.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,091.64

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