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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,966.76, 11,939.37 and 3,033.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,966.76, 11,939.37 and 3,033.71 is: 4,546.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,966.76 : 11,939.37 = 3,033.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,966.76/11,939.37 = 3,033.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,966.76x = 11,939.37 × 3,033.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,966.76x = 36,220,526.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,220,526.47/7,966.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,546.46

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