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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,812.59, 11,718.86 and 3,195.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,812.59, 11,718.86 and 3,195.59 is: 4,793.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,812.59 : 11,718.86 = 3,195.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,812.59/11,718.86 = 3,195.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,812.59x = 11,718.86 × 3,195.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,812.59x = 37,448,597.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,448,597.26/7,812.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,793.37

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