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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,822.58, 11,732.89 and 2,557.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,822.58, 11,732.89 and 2,557.15 is: 3,835.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,822.58 : 11,732.89 = 2,557.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,822.58/11,732.89 = 2,557.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,822.58x = 11,732.89 × 2,557.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,822.58x = 30,002,723.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,002,723.94/7,822.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,835.40

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