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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,960.14, 11,939.58 and 3,278.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,960.14, 11,939.58 and 3,278.88 is: 4,918.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,960.14 : 11,939.58 = 3,278.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,960.14/11,939.58 = 3,278.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,960.14x = 11,939.58 × 3,278.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,960.14x = 39,148,450.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,148,450.07/7,960.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,918.06

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