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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,960.47, 11,936.64 and 3,026.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,960.47, 11,936.64 and 3,026.37 is: 4,538.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,960.47 : 11,936.64 = 3,026.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,960.47/11,936.64 = 3,026.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,960.47x = 11,936.64 × 3,026.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,960.47x = 36,124,689.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,124,689.20/7,960.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,538.01

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