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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,929.76, 11,895.68 and 3,710.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,929.76, 11,895.68 and 3,710.08 is: 5,565.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,929.76 : 11,895.68 = 3,710.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,929.76/11,895.68 = 3,710.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,929.76x = 11,895.68 × 3,710.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,929.76x = 44,133,924.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,133,924.45/7,929.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,565.61

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