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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,946.91, 11,926.51 and 4,252.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,946.91, 11,926.51 and 4,252.23 is: 6,381.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,946.91 : 11,926.51 = 4,252.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,946.91/11,926.51 = 4,252.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,946.91x = 11,926.51 × 4,252.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,946.91x = 50,714,252.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,714,252.99/7,946.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,381.63

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