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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,965.72, 10,991.40 and 4,428.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,965.72, 10,991.40 and 4,428.84 is: 6,111.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,965.72 : 10,991.40 = 4,428.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,965.72/10,991.40 = 4,428.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,965.72x = 10,991.40 × 4,428.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,965.72x = 48,679,151.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,679,151.98/7,965.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,111.08

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