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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,955.33, 10,975.14 and 4,597.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,955.33, 10,975.14 and 4,597.49 is: 6,342.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,955.33 : 10,975.14 = 4,597.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,955.33/10,975.14 = 4,597.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,955.33x = 10,975.14 × 4,597.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,955.33x = 50,458,096.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,458,096.40/7,955.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,342.68

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