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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,930.93, 11,896.53 and 3,002.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,930.93, 11,896.53 and 3,002.89 is: 4,504.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,930.93 : 11,896.53 = 3,002.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,930.93/11,896.53 = 3,002.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,930.93x = 11,896.53 × 3,002.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,930.93x = 35,724,006.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,724,006.85/7,930.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,504.39

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