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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,901.89, 11,849.26 and 4,203.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,901.89, 11,849.26 and 4,203.33 is: 6,303.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,901.89 : 11,849.26 = 4,203.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,901.89/11,849.26 = 4,203.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,901.89x = 11,849.26 × 4,203.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,901.89x = 49,806,314.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,806,314.80/7,901.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,303.09

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