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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,961.88, 11,942.94 and 3,031.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,961.88, 11,942.94 and 3,031.80 is: 4,547.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,961.88 : 11,942.94 = 3,031.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,961.88/11,942.94 = 3,031.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,961.88x = 11,942.94 × 3,031.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,961.88x = 36,208,553.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,208,553.36/7,961.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,547.74

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