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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,906.48, 11,858.28 and 3,523.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,906.48, 11,858.28 and 3,523.12 is: 5,284.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,906.48 : 11,858.28 = 3,523.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,906.48/11,858.28 = 3,523.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,906.48x = 11,858.28 × 3,523.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,906.48x = 41,778,143.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,778,143.43/7,906.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,284.04

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