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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,926.26, 11,888.91 and 3,483.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,926.26, 11,888.91 and 3,483.81 is: 5,225.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,926.26 : 11,888.91 = 3,483.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,926.26/11,888.91 = 3,483.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,926.26x = 11,888.91 × 3,483.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,926.26x = 41,418,703.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,418,703.55/7,926.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,225.51

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