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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,965.79, 11,932.27 and 4,670.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,965.79, 11,932.27 and 4,670.94 is: 6,996.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,965.79 : 11,932.27 = 4,670.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,965.79/11,932.27 = 4,670.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,965.79x = 11,932.27 × 4,670.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,965.79x = 55,734,878.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,734,878.33/7,965.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,996.78

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