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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,935.96, 11,901.06 and 3,003.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,935.96, 11,901.06 and 3,003.06 is: 4,503.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,935.96 : 11,901.06 = 3,003.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,935.96/11,901.06 = 3,003.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,935.96x = 11,901.06 × 3,003.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,935.96x = 35,739,597.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,739,597.24/7,935.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,503.50

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