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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,275.73, 46,913.58 and 7,902.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,275.73, 46,913.58 and 7,902.16 is: 11,853.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,275.73 : 46,913.58 = 7,902.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,275.73/46,913.58 = 7,902.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,275.73x = 46,913.58 × 7,902.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,275.73x = 370,718,615.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,718,615.33/31,275.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,853.24

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