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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,821.84, 11,730.33 and 2,626.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,821.84, 11,730.33 and 2,626.50 is: 3,938.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,821.84 : 11,730.33 = 2,626.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,821.84/11,730.33 = 2,626.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,821.84x = 11,730.33 × 2,626.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,821.84x = 30,809,711.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,809,711.75/7,821.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938.93

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