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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,858.98, 11,787.65 and 3,181.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,858.98, 11,787.65 and 3,181.43 is: 4,771.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,858.98 : 11,787.65 = 3,181.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,858.98/11,787.65 = 3,181.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,858.98x = 11,787.65 × 3,181.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,858.98x = 37,501,583.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,501,583.34/7,858.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,771.81

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