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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,956.93, 10,980.63 and 4,974.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,956.93, 10,980.63 and 4,974.53 is: 6,864.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,956.93 : 10,980.63 = 4,974.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,956.93/10,980.63 = 4,974.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,956.93x = 10,980.63 × 4,974.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,956.93x = 54,623,418.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,623,418.45/7,956.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,864.88

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