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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,885.28, 11,827.86 and 3,268.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,885.28, 11,827.86 and 3,268.28 is: 4,902.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,885.28 : 11,827.86 = 3,268.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,885.28/11,827.86 = 3,268.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,885.28x = 11,827.86 × 3,268.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,885.28x = 38,656,758.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,656,758.28/7,885.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,902.40

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