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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,929.62, 11,885.22 and 2,996.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,929.62, 11,885.22 and 2,996.12 is: 4,490.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,929.62 : 11,885.22 = 2,996.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,929.62/11,885.22 = 2,996.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,929.62x = 11,885.22 × 2,996.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,929.62x = 35,609,545.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,609,545.35/7,929.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,490.70

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