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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,970.03, 10,998.91 and 4,385.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,970.03, 10,998.91 and 4,385.14 is: 6,051.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,970.03 : 10,998.91 = 4,385.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,970.03/10,998.91 = 4,385.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,970.03x = 10,998.91 × 4,385.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,970.03x = 48,231,705.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,231,705.20/7,970.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,051.63

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