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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,968.35, 11,947.26 and 3,034.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,968.35, 11,947.26 and 3,034.91 is: 4,550.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,968.35 : 11,947.26 = 3,034.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,968.35/11,947.26 = 3,034.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,968.35x = 11,947.26 × 3,034.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,968.35x = 36,258,858.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,258,858.85/7,968.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.36

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