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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,967.66, 11,954.44 and 3,288.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,967.66, 11,954.44 and 3,288.08 is: 4,933.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,967.66 : 11,954.44 = 3,288.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,967.66/11,954.44 = 3,288.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,967.66x = 11,954.44 × 3,288.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,967.66x = 39,307,155.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,307,155.08/7,967.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,933.34

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