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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,975.37, 11,954.24 and 3,292.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,975.37, 11,954.24 and 3,292.80 is: 4,935.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,975.37 : 11,954.24 = 3,292.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,975.37/11,954.24 = 3,292.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,975.37x = 11,954.24 × 3,292.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,975.37x = 39,362,861.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,362,861.70/7,975.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,935.55

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