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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,967.08, 11,934.86 and 5,462.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,967.08, 11,934.86 and 5,462.12 is: 8,182.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,967.08 : 11,934.86 = 5,462.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,967.08/11,934.86 = 5,462.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,967.08x = 11,934.86 × 5,462.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,967.08x = 65,189,637.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,189,637.50/7,967.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,182.38

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