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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,936.46, 11,901.81 and 3,003.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,936.46, 11,901.81 and 3,003.56 is: 4,504.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,936.46 : 11,901.81 = 3,003.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,936.46/11,901.81 = 3,003.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,936.46x = 11,901.81 × 3,003.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,936.46x = 35,747,800.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,747,800.44/7,936.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,504.25

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