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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,964.30, 11,942.98 and 4,013.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,964.30, 11,942.98 and 4,013.06 is: 6,017.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,964.30 : 11,942.98 = 4,013.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,964.30/11,942.98 = 4,013.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,964.30x = 11,942.98 × 4,013.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,964.30x = 47,927,895.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,927,895.32/7,964.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,017.84

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