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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,962.40, 11,936.51 and 4,008.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,962.40, 11,936.51 and 4,008.52 is: 6,009.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,962.40 : 11,936.51 = 4,008.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,962.40/11,936.51 = 4,008.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,962.40x = 11,936.51 × 4,008.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,962.40x = 47,847,659.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,847,659.34/7,962.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,009.20

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