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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,836.78, 11,755.14 and 2,575.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,836.78, 11,755.14 and 2,575.48 is: 3,863.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,836.78 : 11,755.14 = 2,575.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,836.78/11,755.14 = 2,575.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,836.78x = 11,755.14 × 2,575.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,836.78x = 30,275,127.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,275,127.97/7,836.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,863.21

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