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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,960.48, 11,936.64 and 3,026.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,960.48, 11,936.64 and 3,026.38 is: 4,538.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,960.48 : 11,936.64 = 3,026.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,960.48/11,936.64 = 3,026.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,960.48x = 11,936.64 × 3,026.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,960.48x = 36,124,808.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,124,808.56/7,960.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,538.02

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