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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,955.37, 11,932.68 and 3,274.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,955.37, 11,932.68 and 3,274.26 is: 4,911.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,955.37 : 11,932.68 = 3,274.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,955.37/11,932.68 = 3,274.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,955.37x = 11,932.68 × 3,274.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,955.37x = 39,070,696.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,070,696.82/7,955.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,911.24

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