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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,833.24, 11,751.48 and 2,639.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,833.24, 11,751.48 and 2,639.52 is: 3,959.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,833.24 : 11,751.48 = 2,639.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,833.24/11,751.48 = 2,639.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,833.24x = 11,751.48 × 2,639.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,833.24x = 31,018,266.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,018,266.49/7,833.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,959.83

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