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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,961.32, 10,986.66 and 4,424.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,961.32, 10,986.66 and 4,424.86 is: 6,106.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,961.32 : 10,986.66 = 4,424.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,961.32/10,986.66 = 4,424.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,961.32x = 10,986.66 × 4,424.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,961.32x = 48,614,432.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,614,432.37/7,961.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,106.33

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