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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,941.96, 11,899.98 and 4,041

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,941.96, 11,899.98 and 4,041 is: 6,054.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,941.96 : 11,899.98 = 4,041 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,941.96/11,899.98 = 4,041/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,941.96x = 11,899.98 × 4,041
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,941.96x = 48,087,819.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,087,819.18/7,941.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,054.91

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