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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,975.60, 11,961.94 and 3,044.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,975.60, 11,961.94 and 3,044.16 is: 4,565.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,975.60 : 11,961.94 = 3,044.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,975.60/11,961.94 = 3,044.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,975.60x = 11,961.94 × 3,044.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,975.60x = 36,414,059.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,414,059.27/7,975.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,565.68

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