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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,841.26, 11,763.51 and 2,647.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,841.26, 11,763.51 and 2,647.06 is: 3,971.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,841.26 : 11,763.51 = 2,647.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,841.26/11,763.51 = 2,647.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,841.26x = 11,763.51 × 2,647.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,841.26x = 31,138,716.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,138,716.78/7,841.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,971.14

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