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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,904.93, 11,862.32 and 2,973.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,904.93, 11,862.32 and 2,973.92 is: 4,462.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,904.93 : 11,862.32 = 2,973.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,904.93/11,862.32 = 2,973.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,904.93x = 11,862.32 × 2,973.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,904.93x = 35,277,516.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,277,516.51/7,904.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,462.73

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