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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,960.60, 10,985.64 and 4,423.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,960.60, 10,985.64 and 4,423.72 is: 6,104.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,960.60 : 10,985.64 = 4,423.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,960.60/10,985.64 = 4,423.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,960.60x = 10,985.64 × 4,423.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,960.60x = 48,597,395.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,597,395.38/7,960.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,104.74

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