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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,899.52, 11,851.28 and 2,969.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,899.52, 11,851.28 and 2,969.28 is: 4,454.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,899.52 : 11,851.28 = 2,969.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,899.52/11,851.28 = 2,969.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,899.52x = 11,851.28 × 2,969.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,899.52x = 35,189,768.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,189,768.68/7,899.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,454.67

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