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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,960.82, 11,940.89 and 3,219.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,960.82, 11,940.89 and 3,219.03 is: 4,828.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,960.82 : 11,940.89 = 3,219.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,960.82/11,940.89 = 3,219.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,960.82x = 11,940.89 × 3,219.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,960.82x = 38,438,067.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,438,067.04/7,960.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,828.41

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