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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,966.26, 11,952.68 and 3,521.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,966.26, 11,952.68 and 3,521.59 is: 5,283.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,966.26 : 11,952.68 = 3,521.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,966.26/11,952.68 = 3,521.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,966.26x = 11,952.68 × 3,521.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,966.26x = 42,092,390.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,092,390.87/7,966.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,283.83

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