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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,968.82, 11,003.97 and 4,989.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,968.82, 11,003.97 and 4,989.73 is: 6,890.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,968.82 : 11,003.97 = 4,989.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,968.82/11,003.97 = 4,989.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,968.82x = 11,003.97 × 4,989.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,968.82x = 54,906,839.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,906,839.23/7,968.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,890.21

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