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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,964.72, 10,991.22 and 4,427.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,964.72, 10,991.22 and 4,427.85 is: 6,110.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,964.72 : 10,991.22 = 4,427.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,964.72/10,991.22 = 4,427.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,964.72x = 10,991.22 × 4,427.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,964.72x = 48,667,473.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,667,473.48/7,964.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,110.38

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