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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,958.28, 10,986.36 and 4,975.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,958.28, 10,986.36 and 4,975.76 is: 6,869.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,958.28 : 10,986.36 = 4,975.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,958.28/10,986.36 = 4,975.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,958.28x = 10,986.36 × 4,975.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,958.28x = 54,665,490.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,665,490.63/7,958.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,869.01

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