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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,968.15, 10,996.31 and 4,383.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,968.15, 10,996.31 and 4,383.26 is: 6,049.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,968.15 : 10,996.31 = 4,383.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,968.15/10,996.31 = 4,383.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,968.15x = 10,996.31 × 4,383.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,968.15x = 48,199,685.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,199,685.77/7,968.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,049.04

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