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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,914.22, 11,865.86 and 3,469.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,914.22, 11,865.86 and 3,469.74 is: 5,202.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,914.22 : 11,865.86 = 3,469.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,914.22/11,865.86 = 3,469.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,914.22x = 11,865.86 × 3,469.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,914.22x = 41,171,449.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,171,449.08/7,914.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,202.21

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