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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,910.44, 11,861.51 and 3,227.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,910.44, 11,861.51 and 3,227.83 is: 4,840.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,910.44 : 11,861.51 = 3,227.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,910.44/11,861.51 = 3,227.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,910.44x = 11,861.51 × 3,227.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,910.44x = 38,286,892.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,286,892.03/7,910.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,840.05

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