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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,983.32, 11,956.70 and 3,826.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,983.32, 11,956.70 and 3,826.26 is: 5,730.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,983.32 : 11,956.70 = 3,826.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,983.32/11,956.70 = 3,826.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,983.32x = 11,956.70 × 3,826.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,983.32x = 45,749,423.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,749,423.81/7,983.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,730.63

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