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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,964.33, 10,990.35 and 4,427.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,964.33, 10,990.35 and 4,427.29 is: 6,109.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,964.33 : 10,990.35 = 4,427.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,964.33/10,990.35 = 4,427.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,964.33x = 10,990.35 × 4,427.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,964.33x = 48,657,444.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,657,444.52/7,964.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,109.42

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