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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,832.76, 11,750.88 and 2,638.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,832.76, 11,750.88 and 2,638.50 is: 3,958.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,832.76 : 11,750.88 = 2,638.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,832.76/11,750.88 = 2,638.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,832.76x = 11,750.88 × 2,638.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,832.76x = 31,004,696.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,004,696.88/7,832.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,958.34

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