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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,964.28, 10,990.40 and 4,427.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,964.28, 10,990.40 and 4,427.24 is: 6,109.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,964.28 : 10,990.40 = 4,427.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,964.28/10,990.40 = 4,427.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,964.28x = 10,990.40 × 4,427.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,964.28x = 48,657,061.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,657,061.41/7,964.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,109.41

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