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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,950.46, 11,903.80 and 4,035.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,950.46, 11,903.80 and 4,035.72 is: 6,042.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,950.46 : 11,903.80 = 4,035.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,950.46/11,903.80 = 4,035.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,950.46x = 11,903.80 × 4,035.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,950.46x = 48,040,403.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,040,403.74/7,950.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,042.47

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