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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,961.06, 11,943.24 and 3,030.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,961.06, 11,943.24 and 3,030.56 is: 4,546.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,961.06 : 11,943.24 = 3,030.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,961.06/11,943.24 = 3,030.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,961.06x = 11,943.24 × 3,030.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,961.06x = 36,194,705.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,194,705.41/7,961.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,546.47

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