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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,968.66, 10,997.63 and 4,611.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,968.66, 10,997.63 and 4,611.43 is: 6,364.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,968.66 : 10,997.63 = 4,611.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,968.66/10,997.63 = 4,611.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,968.66x = 10,997.63 × 4,611.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,968.66x = 50,714,800.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,714,800.91/7,968.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,364.28

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