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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,962.16, 11,926.82 and 4,665.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,962.16, 11,926.82 and 4,665.24 is: 6,988.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,962.16 : 11,926.82 = 4,665.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,962.16/11,926.82 = 4,665.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,962.16x = 11,926.82 × 4,665.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,962.16x = 55,641,477.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,641,477.74/7,962.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,988.24

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