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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,812.27, 11,718.54 and 2,618.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,812.27, 11,718.54 and 2,618.19 is: 3,927.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,812.27 : 11,718.54 = 2,618.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,812.27/11,718.54 = 2,618.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,812.27x = 11,718.54 × 2,618.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,812.27x = 30,681,364.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,681,364.24/7,812.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,927.33

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