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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,838.28, 11,759.18 and 2,644

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,838.28, 11,759.18 and 2,644 is: 3,966.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,838.28 : 11,759.18 = 2,644 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,838.28/11,759.18 = 2,644/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,838.28x = 11,759.18 × 2,644
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,838.28x = 31,091,271.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,091,271.92/7,838.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,966.59

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