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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,954.52, 11,913.60 and 3,797.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,954.52, 11,913.60 and 3,797.45 is: 5,687.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,954.52 : 11,913.60 = 3,797.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,954.52/11,913.60 = 3,797.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,954.52x = 11,913.60 × 3,797.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,954.52x = 45,241,240.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,241,240.75/7,954.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,687.49

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