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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,835.32, 11,731.92 and 4,129.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,835.32, 11,731.92 and 4,129.84 is: 6,183.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,835.32 : 11,731.92 = 4,129.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,835.32/11,731.92 = 4,129.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,835.32x = 11,731.92 × 4,129.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,835.32x = 48,450,952.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,450,952.49/7,835.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,183.66

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