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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,955.37, 11,931.42 and 3,023.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,955.37, 11,931.42 and 3,023.28 is: 4,534.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,955.37 : 11,931.42 = 3,023.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,955.37/11,931.42 = 3,023.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,955.37x = 11,931.42 × 3,023.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,955.37x = 36,072,023.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,072,023.46/7,955.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,534.30

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