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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,966.32, 10,992.87 and 4,609.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,966.32, 10,992.87 and 4,609.37 is: 6,360.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,966.32 : 10,992.87 = 4,609.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,966.32/10,992.87 = 4,609.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,966.32x = 10,992.87 × 4,609.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,966.32x = 50,670,150.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,670,150.23/7,966.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,360.55

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