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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,961.13, 11,941.49 and 3,804.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,961.13, 11,941.49 and 3,804.08 is: 5,706.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,961.13 : 11,941.49 = 3,804.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,961.13/11,941.49 = 3,804.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,961.13x = 11,941.49 × 3,804.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,961.13x = 45,426,333.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,426,333.08/7,961.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,706.02

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