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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,963.91, 10,990.70 and 4,427.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,963.91, 10,990.70 and 4,427.10 is: 6,109.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,963.91 : 10,990.70 = 4,427.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,963.91/10,990.70 = 4,427.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,963.91x = 10,990.70 × 4,427.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,963.91x = 48,656,905.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,656,905.83/7,963.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,109.68

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