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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,825.23, 11,738.93 and 2,632.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,825.23, 11,738.93 and 2,632.59 is: 3,949.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,825.23 : 11,738.93 = 2,632.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,825.23/11,738.93 = 2,632.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,825.23x = 11,738.93 × 2,632.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,825.23x = 30,903,776.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,903,776.57/7,825.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,949.25

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