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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,904.83, 11,868.18 and 4,011.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,904.83, 11,868.18 and 4,011.97 is: 6,023.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,904.83 : 11,868.18 = 4,011.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,904.83/11,868.18 = 4,011.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,904.83x = 11,868.18 × 4,011.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,904.83x = 47,614,782.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,614,782.11/7,904.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,023.50

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