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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,960.32, 10,985.28 and 4,423.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,960.32, 10,985.28 and 4,423.86 is: 6,104.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,960.32 : 10,985.28 = 4,423.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,960.32/10,985.28 = 4,423.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,960.32x = 10,985.28 × 4,423.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,960.32x = 48,597,340.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,597,340.78/7,960.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,104.95

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