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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,814.58, 11,722.89 and 2,547.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,814.58, 11,722.89 and 2,547.74 is: 3,821.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,814.58 : 11,722.89 = 2,547.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,814.58/11,722.89 = 2,547.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,814.58x = 11,722.89 × 2,547.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,814.58x = 29,866,848.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,866,848.69/7,814.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,821.94

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