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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,966.10, 10,993.46 and 4,429.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,966.10, 10,993.46 and 4,429.53 is: 6,112.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,966.10 : 10,993.46 = 4,429.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,966.10/10,993.46 = 4,429.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,966.10x = 10,993.46 × 4,429.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,966.10x = 48,695,899.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,695,899.43/7,966.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,112.89

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