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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,963.52, 11,940.42 and 3,282.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,963.52, 11,940.42 and 3,282.08 is: 4,921.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,963.52 : 11,940.42 = 3,282.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,963.52/11,940.42 = 3,282.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,963.52x = 11,940.42 × 3,282.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,963.52x = 39,189,413.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,189,413.67/7,963.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,921.12

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