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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,966.78, 10,995.05 and 4,609.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,966.78, 10,995.05 and 4,609.56 is: 6,361.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,966.78 : 10,995.05 = 4,609.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,966.78/10,995.05 = 4,609.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,966.78x = 10,995.05 × 4,609.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,966.78x = 50,682,342.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,682,342.68/7,966.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,361.71

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