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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,896.33, 11,846.43 and 2,966.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,896.33, 11,846.43 and 2,966.25 is: 4,450.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,896.33 : 11,846.43 = 2,966.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,896.33/11,846.43 = 2,966.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,896.33x = 11,846.43 × 2,966.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,896.33x = 35,139,472.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,139,472.99/7,896.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,450.10

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