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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,955.64, 11,929.98 and 3,272.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,955.64, 11,929.98 and 3,272.52 is: 4,907.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,955.64 : 11,929.98 = 3,272.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,955.64/11,929.98 = 3,272.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,955.64x = 11,929.98 × 3,272.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,955.64x = 39,041,098.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,041,098.15/7,955.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,907.35

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