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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,962.53, 11,942.93 and 3,283.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,962.53, 11,942.93 and 3,283.11 is: 4,924.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,962.53 : 11,942.93 = 3,283.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,962.53/11,942.93 = 3,283.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,962.53x = 11,942.93 × 3,283.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,962.53x = 39,209,936.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,209,936.50/7,962.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,924.31

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