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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,907.68, 11,864.32 and 3,524.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,907.68, 11,864.32 and 3,524.72 is: 5,288.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,907.68 : 11,864.32 = 3,524.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,907.68/11,864.32 = 3,524.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,907.68x = 11,864.32 × 3,524.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,907.68x = 41,818,405.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,818,405.99/7,907.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,288.33

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