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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,826.15, 11,739.63 and 1,982.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,826.15, 11,739.63 and 1,982.81 is: 2,974.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,826.15 : 11,739.63 = 1,982.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,826.15/11,739.63 = 1,982.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,826.15x = 11,739.63 × 1,982.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,826.15x = 23,277,397.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,277,397.06/7,826.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,974.31

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