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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,749, 11,623.50 and 3,132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,749, 11,623.50 and 3,132 is: 4,698

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,749 : 11,623.50 = 3,132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,749/11,623.50 = 3,132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,749x = 11,623.50 × 3,132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,749x = 36,404,802
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,404,802/7,749
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,698

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