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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,950.97, 11,922.40 and 3,016.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,950.97, 11,922.40 and 3,016.86 is: 4,523.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,950.97 : 11,922.40 = 3,016.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,950.97/11,922.40 = 3,016.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,950.97x = 11,922.40 × 3,016.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,950.97x = 35,968,211.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,968,211.66/7,950.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,523.75

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