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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,907.95, 11,865.62 and 3,524.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,907.95, 11,865.62 and 3,524.95 is: 5,289.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,907.95 : 11,865.62 = 3,524.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,907.95/11,865.62 = 3,524.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,907.95x = 11,865.62 × 3,524.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,907.95x = 41,825,699.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,825,699.59/7,907.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,289.07

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