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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,950.96, 11,926.85 and 4,001.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,950.96, 11,926.85 and 4,001.60 is: 6,002.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,950.96 : 11,926.85 = 4,001.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,950.96/11,926.85 = 4,001.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,950.96x = 11,926.85 × 4,001.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,950.96x = 47,726,492.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,726,492.77/7,950.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,002.61

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