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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,951.46, 10,973.14 and 4,414.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,951.46, 10,973.14 and 4,414.68 is: 6,092.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,951.46 : 10,973.14 = 4,414.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,951.46/10,973.14 = 4,414.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,951.46x = 10,973.14 × 4,414.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,951.46x = 48,442,901.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,442,901.70/7,951.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,092.33

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