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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,955.29, 11,932.94 and 3,023.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,955.29, 11,932.94 and 3,023.79 is: 4,535.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,955.29 : 11,932.94 = 3,023.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,955.29/11,932.94 = 3,023.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,955.29x = 11,932.94 × 3,023.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,955.29x = 36,082,704.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,082,704.64/7,955.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,535.69

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