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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,865.04, 11,798.28 and 3,966.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,865.04, 11,798.28 and 3,966.96 is: 5,950.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,865.04 : 11,798.28 = 3,966.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,865.04/11,798.28 = 3,966.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,865.04x = 11,798.28 × 3,966.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,865.04x = 46,803,304.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,803,304.83/7,865.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,950.80

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