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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,964.52, 11,941.92 and 3,283.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,964.52, 11,941.92 and 3,283.08 is: 4,922.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,964.52 : 11,941.92 = 3,283.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,964.52/11,941.92 = 3,283.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,964.52x = 11,941.92 × 3,283.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,964.52x = 39,206,278.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,206,278.71/7,964.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,922.62

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