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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,830.28, 11,747.18 and 2,636

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,830.28, 11,747.18 and 2,636 is: 3,954.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,830.28 : 11,747.18 = 2,636 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,830.28/11,747.18 = 2,636/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,830.28x = 11,747.18 × 2,636
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,830.28x = 30,965,566.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,965,566.48/7,830.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,954.59

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