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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,954.14, 11,927.88 and 3,021.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,954.14, 11,927.88 and 3,021.06 is: 4,530.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,954.14 : 11,927.88 = 3,021.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,954.14/11,927.88 = 3,021.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,954.14x = 11,927.88 × 3,021.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,954.14x = 36,034,841.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,034,841.15/7,954.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,530.33

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