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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,812.18, 11,719.08 and 2,547

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,812.18, 11,719.08 and 2,547 is: 3,820.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,812.18 : 11,719.08 = 2,547 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,812.18/11,719.08 = 2,547/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,812.18x = 11,719.08 × 2,547
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,812.18x = 29,848,496.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,848,496.76/7,812.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.76

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