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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,968.41, 10,997.27 and 4,611.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,968.41, 10,997.27 and 4,611.17 is: 6,363.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,968.41 : 10,997.27 = 4,611.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,968.41/10,997.27 = 4,611.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,968.41x = 10,997.27 × 4,611.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,968.41x = 50,710,203.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,710,203.46/7,968.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,363.91

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