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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,841.62, 11,762.43 and 2,651.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,841.62, 11,762.43 and 2,651.14 is: 3,976.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,841.62 : 11,762.43 = 2,651.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,841.62/11,762.43 = 2,651.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,841.62x = 11,762.43 × 2,651.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,841.62x = 31,183,848.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,183,848.67/7,841.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,976.71

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