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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,951.74, 10,973.76 and 4,415

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,951.74, 10,973.76 and 4,415 is: 6,092.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,951.74 : 10,973.76 = 4,415 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,951.74/10,973.76 = 4,415/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,951.74x = 10,973.76 × 4,415
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,951.74x = 48,449,150.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,449,150.40/7,951.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,092.90

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