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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,961.01, 11,939.41 and 3,027.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,961.01, 11,939.41 and 3,027.97 is: 4,541.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,961.01 : 11,939.41 = 3,027.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,961.01/11,939.41 = 3,027.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,961.01x = 11,939.41 × 3,027.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,961.01x = 36,152,175.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,152,175.30/7,961.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,541.15

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