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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,960.76, 10,986.80 and 4,604.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,960.76, 10,986.80 and 4,604.66 is: 6,354.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,960.76 : 10,986.80 = 4,604.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,960.76/10,986.80 = 4,604.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,960.76x = 10,986.80 × 4,604.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,960.76x = 50,590,400.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,590,400.53/7,960.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,354.98

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