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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,925.78, 11,876.94 and 3,240.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,925.78, 11,876.94 and 3,240.14 is: 4,855.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,925.78 : 11,876.94 = 3,240.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,925.78/11,876.94 = 3,240.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,925.78x = 11,876.94 × 3,240.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,925.78x = 38,482,888.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,482,888.99/7,925.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,855.41

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