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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,950.02, 11,917.26 and 3,788.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,950.02, 11,917.26 and 3,788.91 is: 5,679.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,950.02 : 11,917.26 = 3,788.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,950.02/11,917.26 = 3,788.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,950.02x = 11,917.26 × 3,788.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,950.02x = 45,153,425.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,153,425.59/7,950.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,679.67

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