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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,681.46, 11,508.01 and 3,979.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,681.46, 11,508.01 and 3,979.76 is: 5,962.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,681.46 : 11,508.01 = 3,979.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,681.46/11,508.01 = 3,979.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,681.46x = 11,508.01 × 3,979.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,681.46x = 45,799,050.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,799,050.39/7,681.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,962.29

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