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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,955.61, 10,978.88 and 4,419.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,955.61, 10,978.88 and 4,419.15 is: 6,098.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,955.61 : 10,978.88 = 4,419.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,955.61/10,978.88 = 4,419.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,955.61x = 10,978.88 × 4,419.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,955.61x = 48,517,317.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,517,317.55/7,955.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,098.50

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