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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,925.92, 11,872.74 and 3,753.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,925.92, 11,872.74 and 3,753.28 is: 5,622.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,925.92 : 11,872.74 = 3,753.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,925.92/11,872.74 = 3,753.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,925.92x = 11,872.74 × 3,753.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,925.92x = 44,561,744.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,561,744.07/7,925.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,622.28

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