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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,960.92, 10,986.14 and 4,424.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,960.92, 10,986.14 and 4,424.20 is: 6,105.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,960.92 : 10,986.14 = 4,424.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,960.92/10,986.14 = 4,424.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,960.92x = 10,986.14 × 4,424.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,960.92x = 48,604,880.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,604,880.59/7,960.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,105.44

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