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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,961.58, 11,935.98 and 4,010.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,961.58, 11,935.98 and 4,010.67 is: 6,012.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,961.58 : 11,935.98 = 4,010.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,961.58/11,935.98 = 4,010.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,961.58x = 11,935.98 × 4,010.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,961.58x = 47,871,276.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,871,276.91/7,961.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,012.79

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