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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,966.41, 10,994.52 and 4,609.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,966.41, 10,994.52 and 4,609.18 is: 6,361.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,966.41 : 10,994.52 = 4,609.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,966.41/10,994.52 = 4,609.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,966.41x = 10,994.52 × 4,609.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,966.41x = 50,675,721.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,675,721.69/7,966.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,361.17

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