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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,964.76, 11,947.88 and 3,033.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,964.76, 11,947.88 and 3,033.04 is: 4,549.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,964.76 : 11,947.88 = 3,033.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,964.76/11,947.88 = 3,033.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,964.76x = 11,947.88 × 3,033.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,964.76x = 36,238,397.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,238,397.96/7,964.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,549.84

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