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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,966.41, 10,991.08 and 4,428.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,966.41, 10,991.08 and 4,428.94 is: 6,110.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,966.41 : 10,991.08 = 4,428.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,966.41/10,991.08 = 4,428.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,966.41x = 10,991.08 × 4,428.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,966.41x = 48,678,833.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,678,833.86/7,966.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,110.51

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