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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,956.38, 10,979.81 and 4,419.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,956.38, 10,979.81 and 4,419.92 is: 6,099.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,956.38 : 10,979.81 = 4,419.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,956.38/10,979.81 = 4,419.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,956.38x = 10,979.81 × 4,419.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,956.38x = 48,529,804.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,529,804.82/7,956.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,099.49

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