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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,932.59, 11,898.97 and 3,773.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,932.59, 11,898.97 and 3,773.02 is: 5,659.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,932.59 : 11,898.97 = 3,773.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,932.59/11,898.97 = 3,773.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,932.59x = 11,898.97 × 3,773.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,932.59x = 44,895,089.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,895,089.61/7,932.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,659.57

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