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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,973.60, 11,958.96 and 3,042.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,973.60, 11,958.96 and 3,042.14 is: 4,562.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,973.60 : 11,958.96 = 3,042.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,973.60/11,958.96 = 3,042.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,973.60x = 11,958.96 × 3,042.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,973.60x = 36,380,830.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,380,830.57/7,973.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.66

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