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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,959.96, 10,984.68 and 4,423.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,959.96, 10,984.68 and 4,423.14 is: 6,103.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,959.96 : 10,984.68 = 4,423.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,959.96/10,984.68 = 4,423.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,959.96x = 10,984.68 × 4,423.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,959.96x = 48,586,777.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,586,777.50/7,959.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,103.90

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