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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,956.90, 10,979.97 and 4,419.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,956.90, 10,979.97 and 4,419.90 is: 6,099.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,956.90 : 10,979.97 = 4,419.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,956.90/10,979.97 = 4,419.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,956.90x = 10,979.97 × 4,419.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,956.90x = 48,530,369.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,530,369.40/7,956.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,099.16

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