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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,825.33, 11,741.82 and 3,442.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,825.33, 11,741.82 and 3,442.24 is: 5,165.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,825.33 : 11,741.82 = 3,442.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,825.33/11,741.82 = 3,442.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,825.33x = 11,741.82 × 3,442.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,825.33x = 40,418,162.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,418,162.48/7,825.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,165.04

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