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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,956.32, 10,979.52 and 4,419.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,956.32, 10,979.52 and 4,419.84 is: 6,099.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,956.32 : 10,979.52 = 4,419.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,956.32/10,979.52 = 4,419.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,956.32x = 10,979.52 × 4,419.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,956.32x = 48,527,721.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,527,721.68/7,956.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,099.27

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