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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,967.04, 10,993.68 and 4,429.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,967.04, 10,993.68 and 4,429.68 is: 6,112.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,967.04 : 10,993.68 = 4,429.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,967.04/10,993.68 = 4,429.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,967.04x = 10,993.68 × 4,429.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,967.04x = 48,698,484.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,698,484.42/7,967.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,112.49

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