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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,967.43, 10,993.98 and 4,429.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,967.43, 10,993.98 and 4,429.96 is: 6,112.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,967.43 : 10,993.98 = 4,429.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,967.43/10,993.98 = 4,429.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,967.43x = 10,993.98 × 4,429.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,967.43x = 48,702,836.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,702,836.67/7,967.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,112.74

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