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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,821.48, 11,732.22 and 2,631

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,821.48, 11,732.22 and 2,631 is: 3,946.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,821.48 : 11,732.22 = 2,631 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,821.48/11,732.22 = 2,631/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,821.48x = 11,732.22 × 2,631
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,821.48x = 30,867,470.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,867,470.82/7,821.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,946.50

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