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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,960.89, 10,982.74 and 4,817.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,960.89, 10,982.74 and 4,817.55 is: 6,646.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,960.89 : 10,982.74 = 4,817.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,960.89/10,982.74 = 4,817.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,960.89x = 10,982.74 × 4,817.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,960.89x = 52,909,899.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,909,899.09/7,960.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,646.23

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