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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,976, 11,006.88 and 4,664

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,976, 11,006.88 and 4,664 is: 6,436.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,976 : 11,006.88 = 4,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,976/11,006.88 = 4,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,976x = 11,006.88 × 4,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,976x = 51,336,088.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,336,088.32/7,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,436.32

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