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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,950.87, 11,921.62 and 3,020.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,950.87, 11,921.62 and 3,020.86 is: 4,529.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,950.87 : 11,921.62 = 3,020.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,950.87/11,921.62 = 3,020.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,950.87x = 11,921.62 × 3,020.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,950.87x = 36,013,544.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,013,544.99/7,950.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,529.51

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