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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,983.26, 11,974.87 and 3,595.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,983.26, 11,974.87 and 3,595.58 is: 5,393.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,983.26 : 11,974.87 = 3,595.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,983.26/11,974.87 = 3,595.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,983.26x = 11,974.87 × 3,595.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,983.26x = 43,056,585.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,056,585.10/7,983.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,393.36

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