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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,976.48, 11,965.53 and 3,050.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,976.48, 11,965.53 and 3,050.27 is: 4,575.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,976.48 : 11,965.53 = 3,050.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,976.48/11,965.53 = 3,050.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,976.48x = 11,965.53 × 3,050.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,976.48x = 36,498,037.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,498,037.37/7,976.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,575.71

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