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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,882.08, 11,820.72 and 3,264

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,882.08, 11,820.72 and 3,264 is: 4,895.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,882.08 : 11,820.72 = 3,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,882.08/11,820.72 = 3,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,882.08x = 11,820.72 × 3,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,882.08x = 38,582,830.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,582,830.08/7,882.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,895.01

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