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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,967.33, 11,950.98 and 3,794.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,967.33, 11,950.98 and 3,794.69 is: 5,692.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,967.33 : 11,950.98 = 3,794.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,967.33/11,950.98 = 3,794.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,967.33x = 11,950.98 × 3,794.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,967.33x = 45,350,214.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,350,214.03/7,967.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,692.03

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