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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,924.36, 11,882.94 and 4,638.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,924.36, 11,882.94 and 4,638.28 is: 6,955.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,924.36 : 11,882.94 = 4,638.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,924.36/11,882.94 = 4,638.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,924.36x = 11,882.94 × 4,638.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,924.36x = 55,116,402.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,116,402.94/7,924.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,955.31

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