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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,913.67, 11,869.89 and 3,232.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,913.67, 11,869.89 and 3,232.42 is: 4,848.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,913.67 : 11,869.89 = 3,232.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,913.67/11,869.89 = 3,232.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,913.67x = 11,869.89 × 3,232.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,913.67x = 38,368,512.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,368,512.99/7,913.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,848.39

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