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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,908.98, 11,863.44 and 3,227.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,908.98, 11,863.44 and 3,227.99 is: 4,841.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,908.98 : 11,863.44 = 3,227.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,908.98/11,863.44 = 3,227.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,908.98x = 11,863.44 × 3,227.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,908.98x = 38,295,006.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,295,006.37/7,908.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,841.97

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