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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,961.01, 10,985.97 and 4,424.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,961.01, 10,985.97 and 4,424.13 is: 6,105.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,961.01 : 10,985.97 = 4,424.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,961.01/10,985.97 = 4,424.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,961.01x = 10,985.97 × 4,424.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,961.01x = 48,603,359.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,603,359.46/7,961.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,105.18

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