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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,960.34, 11,936.38 and 4,214.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,960.34, 11,936.38 and 4,214.15 is: 6,319.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,960.34 : 11,936.38 = 4,214.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,960.34/11,936.38 = 4,214.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,960.34x = 11,936.38 × 4,214.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,960.34x = 50,301,695.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,301,695.78/7,960.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,319.04

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