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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,966.19, 10,993.62 and 4,563.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,966.19, 10,993.62 and 4,563.81 is: 6,298.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,966.19 : 10,993.62 = 4,563.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,966.19/10,993.62 = 4,563.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,966.19x = 10,993.62 × 4,563.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,966.19x = 50,172,789.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,172,789.39/7,966.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,298.22

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