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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,966.31, 11,942.47 and 3,032.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,966.31, 11,942.47 and 3,032.66 is: 4,546.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,966.31 : 11,942.47 = 3,032.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,966.31/11,942.47 = 3,032.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,966.31x = 11,942.47 × 3,032.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,966.31x = 36,217,435.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,217,435.91/7,966.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,546.33

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