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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,955.26, 11,931.24 and 3,023.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,955.26, 11,931.24 and 3,023.17 is: 4,534.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,955.26 : 11,931.24 = 3,023.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,955.26/11,931.24 = 3,023.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,955.26x = 11,931.24 × 3,023.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,955.26x = 36,070,166.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,070,166.83/7,955.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,534.13

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