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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,966.44, 11,951.28 and 3,036.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,966.44, 11,951.28 and 3,036.12 is: 4,554.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,966.44 : 11,951.28 = 3,036.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,966.44/11,951.28 = 3,036.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,966.44x = 11,951.28 × 3,036.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,966.44x = 36,285,520.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,285,520.23/7,966.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,554.80

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