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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,982.36, 11,975.70 and 3,049.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,982.36, 11,975.70 and 3,049.40 is: 4,574.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,982.36 : 11,975.70 = 3,049.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,982.36/11,975.70 = 3,049.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,982.36x = 11,975.70 × 3,049.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,982.36x = 36,518,699.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,518,699.58/7,982.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,574.93

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