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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,265.67, 46,898.58 and 7,892.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,265.67, 46,898.58 and 7,892.10 is: 11,838.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,265.67 : 46,898.58 = 7,892.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,265.67/46,898.58 = 7,892.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,265.67x = 46,898.58 × 7,892.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,265.67x = 370,128,283.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,128,283.22/31,265.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,838.17

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