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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,966.13, 10,993.12 and 4,429.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,966.13, 10,993.12 and 4,429.27 is: 6,112.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,966.13 : 10,993.12 = 4,429.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,966.13/10,993.12 = 4,429.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,966.13x = 10,993.12 × 4,429.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,966.13x = 48,691,437.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,691,437.45/7,966.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,112.31

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