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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,940.60, 11,910.06 and 3,261.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,940.60, 11,910.06 and 3,261.10 is: 4,891.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,940.60 : 11,910.06 = 3,261.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,940.60/11,910.06 = 3,261.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,940.60x = 11,910.06 × 3,261.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,940.60x = 38,839,896.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,839,896.67/7,940.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,891.31

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