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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,832.05, 11,749.93 and 2,637.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,832.05, 11,749.93 and 2,637.93 is: 3,957.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,832.05 : 11,749.93 = 2,637.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,832.05/11,749.93 = 2,637.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,832.05x = 11,749.93 × 2,637.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,832.05x = 30,995,492.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,995,492.84/7,832.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,957.52

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