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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,627.83, 11,439.30 and 3,929.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,627.83, 11,439.30 and 3,929.57 is: 5,893.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,627.83 : 11,439.30 = 3,929.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,627.83/11,439.30 = 3,929.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,627.83x = 11,439.30 × 3,929.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,627.83x = 44,951,530.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,951,530.10/7,627.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,893.10

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