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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,966.36, 10,993.62 and 4,429.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,966.36, 10,993.62 and 4,429.90 is: 6,113.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,966.36 : 10,993.62 = 4,429.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,966.36/10,993.62 = 4,429.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,966.36x = 10,993.62 × 4,429.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,966.36x = 48,700,637.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,700,637.24/7,966.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,113.29

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