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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,897.79, 11,836.40 and 3,212.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,897.79, 11,836.40 and 3,212.33 is: 4,814.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,897.79 : 11,836.40 = 3,212.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,897.79/11,836.40 = 3,212.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,897.79x = 11,836.40 × 3,212.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,897.79x = 38,022,406.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,022,406.75/7,897.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,814.31

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