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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,828.58, 11,742.79 and 2,356.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,828.58, 11,742.79 and 2,356.58 is: 3,534.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,828.58 : 11,742.79 = 2,356.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,828.58/11,742.79 = 2,356.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,828.58x = 11,742.79 × 2,356.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,828.58x = 27,672,824.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,672,824.06/7,828.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,534.85

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