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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,823.39, 11,736.70 and 2,629.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,823.39, 11,736.70 and 2,629.13 is: 3,944.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,823.39 : 11,736.70 = 2,629.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,823.39/11,736.70 = 2,629.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,823.39x = 11,736.70 × 2,629.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,823.39x = 30,857,244.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,857,244.81/7,823.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,944.23

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