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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,964.80, 11,942.88 and 3,348.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,964.80, 11,942.88 and 3,348.16 is: 5,020.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,964.80 : 11,942.88 = 3,348.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,964.80/11,942.88 = 3,348.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,964.80x = 11,942.88 × 3,348.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,964.80x = 39,986,673.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,986,673.10/7,964.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,020.42

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