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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,832.81, 11,743.98 and 4,035.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,832.81, 11,743.98 and 4,035.92 is: 6,051.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,832.81 : 11,743.98 = 4,035.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,832.81/11,743.98 = 4,035.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,832.81x = 11,743.98 × 4,035.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,832.81x = 47,397,705.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,397,705.04/7,832.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,051.18

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