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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,835, 11,752.98 and 2,363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,835, 11,752.98 and 2,363 is: 3,544.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,835 : 11,752.98 = 2,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,835/11,752.98 = 2,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,835x = 11,752.98 × 2,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,835x = 27,772,291.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,772,291.74/7,835
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.64

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