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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,966.08, 11,947.28 and 3,033.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,966.08, 11,947.28 and 3,033.92 is: 4,550.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,966.08 : 11,947.28 = 3,033.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,966.08/11,947.28 = 3,033.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,966.08x = 11,947.28 × 3,033.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,966.08x = 36,247,091.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,247,091.74/7,966.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.18

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