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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,975.49, 11,954.43 and 3,292.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,975.49, 11,954.43 and 3,292.92 is: 4,935.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,975.49 : 11,954.43 = 3,292.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,975.49/11,954.43 = 3,292.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,975.49x = 11,954.43 × 3,292.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,975.49x = 39,364,981.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,364,981.64/7,975.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,935.74

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