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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,962.08, 10,986.96 and 4,376.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,962.08, 10,986.96 and 4,376.44 is: 6,039.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,962.08 : 10,986.96 = 4,376.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,962.08/10,986.96 = 4,376.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,962.08x = 10,986.96 × 4,376.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,962.08x = 48,083,771.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,083,771.22/7,962.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,039.10

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