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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,822.48, 11,732.46 and 2,627.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,822.48, 11,732.46 and 2,627.68 is: 3,941.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,822.48 : 11,732.46 = 2,627.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,822.48/11,732.46 = 2,627.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,822.48x = 11,732.46 × 2,627.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,822.48x = 30,829,150.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,829,150.49/7,822.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,941.10

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