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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,955.98, 10,978.92 and 4,418.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,955.98, 10,978.92 and 4,418.98 is: 6,098.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,955.98 : 10,978.92 = 4,418.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,955.98/10,978.92 = 4,418.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,955.98x = 10,978.92 × 4,418.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,955.98x = 48,515,627.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,515,627.90/7,955.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,098.01

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