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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,969.02, 11,953.29 and 3,811.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,969.02, 11,953.29 and 3,811.95 is: 5,717.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,969.02 : 11,953.29 = 3,811.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,969.02/11,953.29 = 3,811.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,969.02x = 11,953.29 × 3,811.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,969.02x = 45,565,343.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,565,343.82/7,969.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,717.81

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