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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,966.88, 10,994.28 and 4,430.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,966.88, 10,994.28 and 4,430.08 is: 6,113.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,966.88 : 10,994.28 = 4,430.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,966.88/10,994.28 = 4,430.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,966.88x = 10,994.28 × 4,430.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,966.88x = 48,705,539.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,705,539.94/7,966.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,113.50

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