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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,951.23, 11,924.57 and 3,207.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,951.23, 11,924.57 and 3,207.38 is: 4,810.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,951.23 : 11,924.57 = 3,207.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,951.23/11,924.57 = 3,207.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,951.23x = 11,924.57 × 3,207.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,951.23x = 38,246,551.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,246,551.67/7,951.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,810.14

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