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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,952.18, 11,926.24 and 3,273.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,952.18, 11,926.24 and 3,273.51 is: 4,909.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,952.18 : 11,926.24 = 3,273.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,952.18/11,926.24 = 3,273.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,952.18x = 11,926.24 × 3,273.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,952.18x = 39,040,702.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,040,702.44/7,952.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,909.44

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