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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,966.08, 11,951.19 and 3,033.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,966.08, 11,951.19 and 3,033.05 is: 4,550.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,966.08 : 11,951.19 = 3,033.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,966.08/11,951.19 = 3,033.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,966.08x = 11,951.19 × 3,033.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,966.08x = 36,248,497.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,248,497.07/7,966.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.36

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