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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,960.16, 11,923.82 and 4,663.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,960.16, 11,923.82 and 4,663.25 is: 6,985.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,960.16 : 11,923.82 = 4,663.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,960.16/11,923.82 = 4,663.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,960.16x = 11,923.82 × 4,663.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,960.16x = 55,603,670.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,603,670.68/7,960.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,985.25

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