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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,950.58, 11,929.26 and 3,999.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,950.58, 11,929.26 and 3,999.76 is: 6,001.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,950.58 : 11,929.26 = 3,999.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,950.58/11,929.26 = 3,999.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,950.58x = 11,929.26 × 3,999.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,950.58x = 47,714,176.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,714,176.98/7,950.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,001.35

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