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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,943.48, 11,921.94 and 3,266

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,943.48, 11,921.94 and 3,266 is: 4,901.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,943.48 : 11,921.94 = 3,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,943.48/11,921.94 = 3,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,943.48x = 11,921.94 × 3,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,943.48x = 38,937,056.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,937,056.04/7,943.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,901.76

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