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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,948.83, 11,923.25 and 3,017.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,948.83, 11,923.25 and 3,017.15 is: 4,525.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,948.83 : 11,923.25 = 3,017.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,948.83/11,923.25 = 3,017.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,948.83x = 11,923.25 × 3,017.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,948.83x = 35,974,220.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,974,220.72/7,948.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,525.72

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