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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,966.74, 10,992.84 and 4,609.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,966.74, 10,992.84 and 4,609.28 is: 6,360.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,966.74 : 10,992.84 = 4,609.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,966.74/10,992.84 = 4,609.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,966.74x = 10,992.84 × 4,609.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,966.74x = 50,669,077.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,669,077.56/7,966.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,360.08

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