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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,965.16, 10,991.62 and 4,428.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,965.16, 10,991.62 and 4,428.20 is: 6,110.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,965.16 : 10,991.62 = 4,428.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,965.16/10,991.62 = 4,428.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,965.16x = 10,991.62 × 4,428.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,965.16x = 48,673,091.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,673,091.68/7,965.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,110.75

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