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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,898.08, 11,844.72 and 3,280

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,898.08, 11,844.72 and 3,280 is: 4,919.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,898.08 : 11,844.72 = 3,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,898.08/11,844.72 = 3,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,898.08x = 11,844.72 × 3,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,898.08x = 38,850,681.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,850,681.60/7,898.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,919.00

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