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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,958.52, 10,982.82 and 4,421.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,958.52, 10,982.82 and 4,421.76 is: 6,102.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,958.52 : 10,982.82 = 4,421.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,958.52/10,982.82 = 4,421.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,958.52x = 10,982.82 × 4,421.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,958.52x = 48,563,394.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,563,394.16/7,958.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,102.06

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