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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,834.13, 11,751.80 and 2,640

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,834.13, 11,751.80 and 2,640 is: 3,960.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,834.13 : 11,751.80 = 2,640 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,834.13/11,751.80 = 2,640/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,834.13x = 11,751.80 × 2,640
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,834.13x = 31,024,738.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,024,738.80/7,834.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,960.20

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