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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,838.29, 11,759.61 and 3,157.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,838.29, 11,759.61 and 3,157.20 is: 4,736.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,838.29 : 11,759.61 = 3,157.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,838.29/11,759.61 = 3,157.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,838.29x = 11,759.61 × 3,157.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,838.29x = 37,127,440.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,127,440.69/7,838.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,736.68

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