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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,935.38, 11,904.81 and 3,005.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,935.38, 11,904.81 and 3,005.06 is: 4,508.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,935.38 : 11,904.81 = 3,005.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,935.38/11,904.81 = 3,005.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,935.38x = 11,904.81 × 3,005.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,935.38x = 35,774,608.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,774,608.81/7,935.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,508.24

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