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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,911.45, 11,845.26 and 4,007.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,911.45, 11,845.26 and 4,007.70 is: 6,000.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,911.45 : 11,845.26 = 4,007.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,911.45/11,845.26 = 4,007.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,911.45x = 11,845.26 × 4,007.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,911.45x = 47,472,248.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,472,248.50/7,911.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,000.45

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