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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,903.66, 11,855.40 and 3,222.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,903.66, 11,855.40 and 3,222.56 is: 4,833.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,903.66 : 11,855.40 = 3,222.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,903.66/11,855.40 = 3,222.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,903.66x = 11,855.40 × 3,222.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,903.66x = 38,204,737.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,204,737.82/7,903.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,833.81

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