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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,949.22, 11,925.18 and 3,268.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,949.22, 11,925.18 and 3,268.02 is: 4,902.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,949.22 : 11,925.18 = 3,268.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,949.22/11,925.18 = 3,268.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,949.22x = 11,925.18 × 3,268.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,949.22x = 38,971,726.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,971,726.74/7,949.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,902.59

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