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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,968.85, 10,997.15 and 4,432.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,968.85, 10,997.15 and 4,432.06 is: 6,116.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,968.85 : 10,997.15 = 4,432.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,968.85/10,997.15 = 4,432.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,968.85x = 10,997.15 × 4,432.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,968.85x = 48,739,951.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,739,951.48/7,968.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,116.31

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