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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,976.40, 11,962.58 and 3,292.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,976.40, 11,962.58 and 3,292.58 is: 4,938.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,976.40 : 11,962.58 = 3,292.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,976.40/11,962.58 = 3,292.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,976.40x = 11,962.58 × 3,292.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,976.40x = 39,387,675.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,387,675.38/7,976.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,938.03

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