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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,961.73, 10,987.56 and 4,425

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,961.73, 10,987.56 and 4,425 is: 6,106.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,961.73 : 10,987.56 = 4,425 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,961.73/10,987.56 = 4,425/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,961.73x = 10,987.56 × 4,425
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,961.73x = 48,619,953
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,619,953/7,961.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,106.71

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