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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,952.26, 11,928.38 and 3,335.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,952.26, 11,928.38 and 3,335.26 is: 5,002.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,952.26 : 11,928.38 = 3,335.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,952.26/11,928.38 = 3,335.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,952.26x = 11,928.38 × 3,335.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,952.26x = 39,784,248.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,784,248.68/7,952.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,002.89

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