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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,875.50, 11,813.25 and 2,403.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,875.50, 11,813.25 and 2,403.50 is: 3,605.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,875.50 : 11,813.25 = 2,403.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,875.50/11,813.25 = 2,403.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,875.50x = 11,813.25 × 2,403.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,875.50x = 28,393,146.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,393,146.38/7,875.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,605.25

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