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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,969.85, 11,958.52 and 3,811.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,969.85, 11,958.52 and 3,811.12 is: 5,718.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,969.85 : 11,958.52 = 3,811.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,969.85/11,958.52 = 3,811.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,969.85x = 11,958.52 × 3,811.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,969.85x = 45,575,354.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,575,354.74/7,969.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,718.47

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