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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,837.72, 11,748.90 and 3,223.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,837.72, 11,748.90 and 3,223.96 is: 4,832.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,837.72 : 11,748.90 = 3,223.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,837.72/11,748.90 = 3,223.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,837.72x = 11,748.90 × 3,223.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,837.72x = 37,877,983.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,877,983.64/7,837.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,832.78

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