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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,909.17, 11,865.92 and 3,226.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,909.17, 11,865.92 and 3,226.29 is: 4,840.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,909.17 : 11,865.92 = 3,226.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,909.17/11,865.92 = 3,226.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,909.17x = 11,865.92 × 3,226.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,909.17x = 38,282,882.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,282,882.91/7,909.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,840.32

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