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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,863.27, 11,795.51 and 3,181.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,863.27, 11,795.51 and 3,181.06 is: 4,771.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,863.27 : 11,795.51 = 3,181.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,863.27/11,795.51 = 3,181.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,863.27x = 11,795.51 × 3,181.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,863.27x = 37,522,225.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,522,225.04/7,863.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,771.83

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