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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,969.73, 10,996.02 and 4,782.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,969.73, 10,996.02 and 4,782.17 is: 6,598.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,969.73 : 10,996.02 = 4,782.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,969.73/10,996.02 = 4,782.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,969.73x = 10,996.02 × 4,782.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,969.73x = 52,584,864.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,584,864.45/7,969.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,598.08

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