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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,833.78, 11,751.48 and 2,640.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,833.78, 11,751.48 and 2,640.06 is: 3,960.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,833.78 : 11,751.48 = 2,640.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,833.78/11,751.48 = 2,640.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,833.78x = 11,751.48 × 2,640.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,833.78x = 31,024,612.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,024,612.29/7,833.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,960.36

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