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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,965.73, 11,950.62 and 3,034.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,965.73, 11,950.62 and 3,034.86 is: 4,553.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,965.73 : 11,950.62 = 3,034.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,965.73/11,950.62 = 3,034.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,965.73x = 11,950.62 × 3,034.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,965.73x = 36,268,458.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,268,458.61/7,965.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,553.06

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