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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,940.62, 11,909.19 and 3,256.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,940.62, 11,909.19 and 3,256.02 is: 4,883.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,940.62 : 11,909.19 = 3,256.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,940.62/11,909.19 = 3,256.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,940.62x = 11,909.19 × 3,256.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,940.62x = 38,776,560.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,776,560.82/7,940.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,883.32

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