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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,966.74, 11,951.88 and 3,036.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,966.74, 11,951.88 and 3,036.48 is: 4,555.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,966.74 : 11,951.88 = 3,036.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,966.74/11,951.88 = 3,036.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,966.74x = 11,951.88 × 3,036.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,966.74x = 36,291,644.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,291,644.58/7,966.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,555.39

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