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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,964.73, 10,991.70 and 4,427.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,964.73, 10,991.70 and 4,427.87 is: 6,110.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,964.73 : 10,991.70 = 4,427.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,964.73/10,991.70 = 4,427.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,964.73x = 10,991.70 × 4,427.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,964.73x = 48,669,763.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,669,763.72/7,964.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,110.66

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