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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,962.39, 10,988.72 and 4,775.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,962.39, 10,988.72 and 4,775.81 is: 6,590.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,962.39 : 10,988.72 = 4,775.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,962.39/10,988.72 = 4,775.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,962.39x = 10,988.72 × 4,775.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,962.39x = 52,480,042.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,480,042.46/7,962.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,590.99

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