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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,967.37, 10,996.38 and 4,985.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,967.37, 10,996.38 and 4,985.76 is: 6,881.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,967.37 : 10,996.38 = 4,985.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,967.37/10,996.38 = 4,985.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,967.37x = 10,996.38 × 4,985.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,967.37x = 54,825,311.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,825,311.55/7,967.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,881.23

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