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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,955.37, 11,924.37 and 3,997.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,955.37, 11,924.37 and 3,997.13 is: 5,991.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,955.37 : 11,924.37 = 3,997.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,955.37/11,924.37 = 3,997.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,955.37x = 11,924.37 × 3,997.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,955.37x = 47,663,197.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,663,197.44/7,955.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,991.32

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