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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,951.25, 11,926.88 and 2,479.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,951.25, 11,926.88 and 2,479.25 is: 3,718.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,951.25 : 11,926.88 = 2,479.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,951.25/11,926.88 = 2,479.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,951.25x = 11,926.88 × 2,479.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,951.25x = 29,569,717.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,569,717.24/7,951.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,718.88

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