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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,903.34, 11,854.97 and 3,223.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,903.34, 11,854.97 and 3,223.33 is: 4,834.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,903.34 : 11,854.97 = 3,223.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,903.34/11,854.97 = 3,223.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,903.34x = 11,854.97 × 3,223.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,903.34x = 38,212,480.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,212,480.45/7,903.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,834.98

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