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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,968.83, 10,997.84 and 4,432.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,968.83, 10,997.84 and 4,432.37 is: 6,117.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,968.83 : 10,997.84 = 4,432.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,968.83/10,997.84 = 4,432.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,968.83x = 10,997.84 × 4,432.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,968.83x = 48,746,501.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,746,501.41/7,968.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,117.14

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