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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,950.72, 10,971.06 and 4,413.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,950.72, 10,971.06 and 4,413.06 is: 6,089.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,950.72 : 10,971.06 = 4,413.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,950.72/10,971.06 = 4,413.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,950.72x = 10,971.06 × 4,413.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,950.72x = 48,415,946.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,415,946.04/7,950.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,089.50

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