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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,307.68, 46,961.43 and 7,934.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,307.68, 46,961.43 and 7,934.05 is: 11,901.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,307.68 : 46,961.43 = 7,934.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,307.68/46,961.43 = 7,934.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,307.68x = 46,961.43 × 7,934.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,307.68x = 372,594,333.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,594,333.69/31,307.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,901.05

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