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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,833.72, 11,752.74 and 2,639.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,833.72, 11,752.74 and 2,639.64 is: 3,960.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,833.72 : 11,752.74 = 2,639.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,833.72/11,752.74 = 2,639.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,833.72x = 11,752.74 × 2,639.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,833.72x = 31,023,002.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,023,002.61/7,833.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,960.19

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