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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,966.20, 11,927.40 and 4,051.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,966.20, 11,927.40 and 4,051.50 is: 6,066.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,966.20 : 11,927.40 = 4,051.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,966.20/11,927.40 = 4,051.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,966.20x = 11,927.40 × 4,051.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,966.20x = 48,323,861.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,323,861.10/7,966.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,066.11

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