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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,618.56, 11,427.84 and 3,973.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,618.56, 11,427.84 and 3,973.12 is: 5,959.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,618.56 : 11,427.84 = 3,973.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,618.56/11,427.84 = 3,973.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,618.56x = 11,427.84 × 3,973.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,618.56x = 45,404,179.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,404,179.66/7,618.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,959.68

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