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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,967.94, 10,997.09 and 4,610.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,967.94, 10,997.09 and 4,610.17 is: 6,362.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,967.94 : 10,997.09 = 4,610.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,967.94/10,997.09 = 4,610.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,967.94x = 10,997.09 × 4,610.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,967.94x = 50,698,454.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,698,454.41/7,967.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,362.81

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