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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,955.84, 10,979.04 and 4,419.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,955.84, 10,979.04 and 4,419.04 is: 6,098.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,955.84 : 10,979.04 = 4,419.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,955.84/10,979.04 = 4,419.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,955.84x = 10,979.04 × 4,419.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,955.84x = 48,516,816.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,516,816.92/7,955.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,098.26

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