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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,942.28, 11,910.68 and 3,260.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,942.28, 11,910.68 and 3,260.98 is: 4,890.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,942.28 : 11,910.68 = 3,260.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,942.28/11,910.68 = 3,260.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,942.28x = 11,910.68 × 3,260.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,942.28x = 38,840,489.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,840,489.27/7,942.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,890.34

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