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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,952.37, 11,926.94 and 3,020.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,952.37, 11,926.94 and 3,020.28 is: 4,529.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,952.37 : 11,926.94 = 3,020.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,952.37/11,926.94 = 3,020.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,952.37x = 11,926.94 × 3,020.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,952.37x = 36,022,683.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,022,683.24/7,952.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,529.80

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