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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,868.62, 11,810.22 and 3,975.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,868.62, 11,810.22 and 3,975.76 is: 5,967.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,868.62 : 11,810.22 = 3,975.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,868.62/11,810.22 = 3,975.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,868.62x = 11,810.22 × 3,975.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,868.62x = 46,954,600.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,954,600.27/7,868.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,967.32

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