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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,960.73, 10,982.81 and 4,934.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,960.73, 10,982.81 and 4,934.47 is: 6,807.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,960.73 : 10,982.81 = 4,934.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,960.73/10,982.81 = 4,934.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,960.73x = 10,982.81 × 4,934.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,960.73x = 54,194,331.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,194,331.34/7,960.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,807.71

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