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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,968.17, 11,941.83 and 3,282.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,968.17, 11,941.83 and 3,282.83 is: 4,919.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,968.17 : 11,941.83 = 3,282.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,968.17/11,941.83 = 3,282.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,968.17x = 11,941.83 × 3,282.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,968.17x = 39,202,982.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,202,982.85/7,968.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,919.95

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