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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,966.79, 11,933.77 and 4,671.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,966.79, 11,933.77 and 4,671.94 is: 6,998.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,966.79 : 11,933.77 = 4,671.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,966.79/11,933.77 = 4,671.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,966.79x = 11,933.77 × 4,671.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,966.79x = 55,753,857.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,753,857.41/7,966.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,998.28

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