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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,960.68, 10,984.41 and 4,423.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,960.68, 10,984.41 and 4,423.41 is: 6,103.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,960.68 : 10,984.41 = 4,423.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,960.68/10,984.41 = 4,423.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,960.68x = 10,984.41 × 4,423.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,960.68x = 48,588,549.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,588,549.04/7,960.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,103.57

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