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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,966.52, 10,993.82 and 4,429.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,966.52, 10,993.82 and 4,429.74 is: 6,113.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,966.52 : 10,993.82 = 4,429.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,966.52/10,993.82 = 4,429.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,966.52x = 10,993.82 × 4,429.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,966.52x = 48,699,742.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,699,742.06/7,966.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,113.05

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