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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,985.04, 11,979.72 and 4,524.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,985.04, 11,979.72 and 4,524.72 is: 6,788.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,985.04 : 11,979.72 = 4,524.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,985.04/11,979.72 = 4,524.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,985.04x = 11,979.72 × 4,524.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,985.04x = 54,204,878.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,204,878.68/7,985.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,788.30

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