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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,978, 11,010.36 and 4,666

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,978, 11,010.36 and 4,666 is: 6,439.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,978 : 11,010.36 = 4,666 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,978/11,010.36 = 4,666/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,978x = 11,010.36 × 4,666
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,978x = 51,374,339.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,374,339.76/7,978
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,439.50

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