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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,809.62, 11,714.42 and 3,195.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,809.62, 11,714.42 and 3,195.86 is: 4,793.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,809.62 : 11,714.42 = 3,195.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,809.62/11,714.42 = 3,195.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,809.62x = 11,714.42 × 3,195.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,809.62x = 37,437,595.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,437,595.72/7,809.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,793.78

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