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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,950.78, 10,969.84 and 4,969.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,950.78, 10,969.84 and 4,969.64 is: 6,856.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,950.78 : 10,969.84 = 4,969.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,950.78/10,969.84 = 4,969.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,950.78x = 10,969.84 × 4,969.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,950.78x = 54,516,155.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,516,155.66/7,950.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,856.71

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