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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,826.65, 11,740.40 and 1,983.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,826.65, 11,740.40 and 1,983.31 is: 2,975.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,826.65 : 11,740.40 = 1,983.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,826.65/11,740.40 = 1,983.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,826.65x = 11,740.40 × 1,983.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,826.65x = 23,284,852.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,284,852.72/7,826.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,975.07

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