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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,956.23, 10,979.40 and 4,419.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,956.23, 10,979.40 and 4,419.45 is: 6,098.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,956.23 : 10,979.40 = 4,419.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,956.23/10,979.40 = 4,419.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,956.23x = 10,979.40 × 4,419.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,956.23x = 48,522,909.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,522,909.33/7,956.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,098.73

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