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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,950.53, 11,928.39 and 3,272.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,950.53, 11,928.39 and 3,272.74 is: 4,910.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,950.53 : 11,928.39 = 3,272.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,950.53/11,928.39 = 3,272.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,950.53x = 11,928.39 × 3,272.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,950.53x = 39,038,519.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,038,519.09/7,950.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,910.18

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