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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,975.98, 11,968.83 and 3,593.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,975.98, 11,968.83 and 3,593.88 is: 5,393.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,975.98 : 11,968.83 = 3,593.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,975.98/11,968.83 = 3,593.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,975.98x = 11,968.83 × 3,593.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,975.98x = 43,014,538.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,014,538.76/7,975.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,393.01

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