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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,958.27, 10,982.38 and 4,421.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,958.27, 10,982.38 and 4,421.81 is: 6,102.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,958.27 : 10,982.38 = 4,421.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,958.27/10,982.38 = 4,421.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,958.27x = 10,982.38 × 4,421.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,958.27x = 48,561,931.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,561,931.74/7,958.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,102.08

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