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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,942.73, 11,912.72 and 3,011.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,942.73, 11,912.72 and 3,011.18 is: 4,516.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,942.73 : 11,912.72 = 3,011.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,942.73/11,912.72 = 3,011.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,942.73x = 11,912.72 × 3,011.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,942.73x = 35,871,269.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,871,269.59/7,942.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,516.24

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