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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,965.46, 11,948.57 and 3,035.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,965.46, 11,948.57 and 3,035.49 is: 4,553.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,965.46 : 11,948.57 = 3,035.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,965.46/11,948.57 = 3,035.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,965.46x = 11,948.57 × 3,035.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,965.46x = 36,269,764.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,269,764.75/7,965.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,553.38

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