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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,958.94, 10,983.68 and 4,422.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,958.94, 10,983.68 and 4,422.15 is: 6,102.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,958.94 : 10,983.68 = 4,422.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,958.94/10,983.68 = 4,422.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,958.94x = 10,983.68 × 4,422.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,958.94x = 48,571,491.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,571,491.57/7,958.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,102.76

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