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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,655.27, 11,482.09 and 3,947.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,655.27, 11,482.09 and 3,947.90 is: 5,921.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,655.27 : 11,482.09 = 3,947.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,655.27/11,482.09 = 3,947.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,655.27x = 11,482.09 × 3,947.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,655.27x = 45,330,075.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,330,075.83/7,655.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,921.42

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