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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,761.19, 11,641.83 and 2,830.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,761.19, 11,641.83 and 2,830.82 is: 4,246.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,761.19 : 11,641.83 = 2,830.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,761.19/11,641.83 = 2,830.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,761.19x = 11,641.83 × 2,830.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,761.19x = 32,955,954.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,955,954.60/7,761.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,246.25

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