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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,950.60, 10,971.84 and 4,413.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,950.60, 10,971.84 and 4,413.72 is: 6,090.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,950.60 : 10,971.84 = 4,413.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,950.60/10,971.84 = 4,413.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,950.60x = 10,971.84 × 4,413.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,950.60x = 48,426,629.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,426,629.64/7,950.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,090.94

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