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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,922.76, 11,876.92 and 3,303.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,922.76, 11,876.92 and 3,303.24 is: 4,951.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,922.76 : 11,876.92 = 3,303.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,922.76/11,876.92 = 3,303.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,922.76x = 11,876.92 × 3,303.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,922.76x = 39,232,317.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,232,317.22/7,922.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,951.85

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