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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,967.61, 10,995.89 and 4,610.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,967.61, 10,995.89 and 4,610.57 is: 6,362.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,967.61 : 10,995.89 = 4,610.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,967.61/10,995.89 = 4,610.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,967.61x = 10,995.89 × 4,610.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,967.61x = 50,697,242.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,697,242.53/7,967.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,362.92

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