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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,865.70, 11,795.84 and 3,184.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,865.70, 11,795.84 and 3,184.54 is: 4,775.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,865.70 : 11,795.84 = 3,184.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,865.70/11,795.84 = 3,184.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,865.70x = 11,795.84 × 3,184.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,865.70x = 37,564,324.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,564,324.31/7,865.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,775.71

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