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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,968.69, 10,998.14 and 4,611.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,968.69, 10,998.14 and 4,611.60 is: 6,364.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,968.69 : 10,998.14 = 4,611.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,968.69/10,998.14 = 4,611.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,968.69x = 10,998.14 × 4,611.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,968.69x = 50,719,022.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,719,022.42/7,968.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,364.79

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