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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,958.41, 10,982.96 and 4,421.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,958.41, 10,982.96 and 4,421.61 is: 6,102.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,958.41 : 10,982.96 = 4,421.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,958.41/10,982.96 = 4,421.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,958.41x = 10,982.96 × 4,421.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,958.41x = 48,562,365.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,562,365.77/7,958.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,102.02

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