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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,921.79, 11,886.78 and 4,026.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,921.79, 11,886.78 and 4,026.20 is: 6,041.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,921.79 : 11,886.78 = 4,026.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,921.79/11,886.78 = 4,026.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,921.79x = 11,886.78 × 4,026.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,921.79x = 47,858,494.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,858,494.20/7,921.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,041.38

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