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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,905.44, 11,849.58 and 3,516.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,905.44, 11,849.58 and 3,516.86 is: 5,271.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,905.44 : 11,849.58 = 3,516.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,905.44/11,849.58 = 3,516.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,905.44x = 11,849.58 × 3,516.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,905.44x = 41,673,313.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,673,313.92/7,905.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,271.47

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