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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,968.42, 10,997.25 and 4,611.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,968.42, 10,997.25 and 4,611.15 is: 6,363.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,968.42 : 10,997.25 = 4,611.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,968.42/10,997.25 = 4,611.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,968.42x = 10,997.25 × 4,611.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,968.42x = 50,709,969.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,709,969.34/7,968.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,363.87

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