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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,950.51, 11,924.04 and 3,018.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,950.51, 11,924.04 and 3,018.42 is: 4,526.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,950.51 : 11,924.04 = 3,018.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,950.51/11,924.04 = 3,018.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,950.51x = 11,924.04 × 3,018.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,950.51x = 35,991,760.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,991,760.82/7,950.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,526.98

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