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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,942.62, 11,921.22 and 4,049.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,942.62, 11,921.22 and 4,049.76 is: 6,078.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,942.62 : 11,921.22 = 4,049.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,942.62/11,921.22 = 4,049.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,942.62x = 11,921.22 × 4,049.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,942.62x = 48,278,079.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,278,079.91/7,942.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,078.36

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