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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,973.88, 11,963.25 and 4,081.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,973.88, 11,963.25 and 4,081.02 is: 6,122.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,973.88 : 11,963.25 = 4,081.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,973.88/11,963.25 = 4,081.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,973.88x = 11,963.25 × 4,081.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,973.88x = 48,822,262.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,822,262.52/7,973.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,122.77

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