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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,932.08, 11,895.72 and 3,314

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,932.08, 11,895.72 and 3,314 is: 4,970.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,932.08 : 11,895.72 = 3,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,932.08/11,895.72 = 3,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,932.08x = 11,895.72 × 3,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,932.08x = 39,422,416.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,422,416.08/7,932.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,970.00

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