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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,905.68, 11,861.32 and 3,522.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,905.68, 11,861.32 and 3,522.72 is: 5,285.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,905.68 : 11,861.32 = 3,522.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,905.68/11,861.32 = 3,522.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,905.68x = 11,861.32 × 3,522.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,905.68x = 41,784,109.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,784,109.19/7,905.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,285.33

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