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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,924.16, 11,886.52 and 3,762.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,924.16, 11,886.52 and 3,762.02 is: 5,643.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,924.16 : 11,886.52 = 3,762.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,924.16/11,886.52 = 3,762.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,924.16x = 11,886.52 × 3,762.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,924.16x = 44,717,346.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,717,346.28/7,924.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,643.16

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