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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,966.23, 10,993.37 and 4,780.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,966.23, 10,993.37 and 4,780.10 is: 6,596.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,966.23 : 10,993.37 = 4,780.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,966.23/10,993.37 = 4,780.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,966.23x = 10,993.37 × 4,780.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,966.23x = 52,549,329.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,549,329.07/7,966.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,596.51

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