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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,955.96, 10,978.38 and 4,418.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,955.96, 10,978.38 and 4,418.52 is: 6,097.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,955.96 : 10,978.38 = 4,418.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,955.96/10,978.38 = 4,418.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,955.96x = 10,978.38 × 4,418.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,955.96x = 48,508,191.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,508,191.60/7,955.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,097.09

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