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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,899.48, 11,853.33 and 3,222.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,899.48, 11,853.33 and 3,222.94 is: 4,836.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,899.48 : 11,853.33 = 3,222.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,899.48/11,853.33 = 3,222.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,899.48x = 11,853.33 × 3,222.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,899.48x = 38,202,571.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,202,571.39/7,899.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,836.09

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