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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,908.33, 11,862.50 and 3,230.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,908.33, 11,862.50 and 3,230.55 is: 4,845.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,908.33 : 11,862.50 = 3,230.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,908.33/11,862.50 = 3,230.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,908.33x = 11,862.50 × 3,230.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,908.33x = 38,322,399.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,322,399.38/7,908.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,845.83

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