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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,964.13, 10,989.98 and 4,427.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,964.13, 10,989.98 and 4,427.34 is: 6,109.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,964.13 : 10,989.98 = 4,427.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,964.13/10,989.98 = 4,427.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,964.13x = 10,989.98 × 4,427.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,964.13x = 48,656,355.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,656,355.92/7,964.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,109.44

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