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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,954.39, 11,928.11 and 3,271.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,954.39, 11,928.11 and 3,271.27 is: 4,905.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,954.39 : 11,928.11 = 3,271.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,954.39/11,928.11 = 3,271.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,954.39x = 11,928.11 × 3,271.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,954.39x = 39,020,052.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,020,052.04/7,954.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,905.47

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