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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,962.41, 11,944.37 and 3,282.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,962.41, 11,944.37 and 3,282.73 is: 4,924.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,962.41 : 11,944.37 = 3,282.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,962.41/11,944.37 = 3,282.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,962.41x = 11,944.37 × 3,282.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,962.41x = 39,210,141.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,210,141.73/7,962.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,924.41

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