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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,950.46, 11,912.73 and 4,049.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,950.46, 11,912.73 and 4,049.50 is: 6,067.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,950.46 : 11,912.73 = 4,049.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,950.46/11,912.73 = 4,049.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,950.46x = 11,912.73 × 4,049.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,950.46x = 48,240,600.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,240,600.14/7,950.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,067.65

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