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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,946.52, 11,916.34 and 3,263.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,946.52, 11,916.34 and 3,263.28 is: 4,893.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,946.52 : 11,916.34 = 3,263.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,946.52/11,916.34 = 3,263.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,946.52x = 11,916.34 × 3,263.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,946.52x = 38,886,354.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,886,354.00/7,946.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,893.51

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