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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,966.99, 11,935.50 and 4,670.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,966.99, 11,935.50 and 4,670.29 is: 6,996.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,966.99 : 11,935.50 = 4,670.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,966.99/11,935.50 = 4,670.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,966.99x = 11,935.50 × 4,670.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,966.99x = 55,742,246.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,742,246.30/7,966.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,996.65

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