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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,805.81, 11,708.73 and 3,188.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,805.81, 11,708.73 and 3,188.81 is: 4,783.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,805.81 : 11,708.73 = 3,188.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,805.81/11,708.73 = 3,188.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,805.81x = 11,708.73 × 3,188.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,805.81x = 37,336,944.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,336,944.58/7,805.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,783.22

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