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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,841.62, 11,762.79 and 2,647.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,841.62, 11,762.79 and 2,647.54 is: 3,971.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,841.62 : 11,762.79 = 2,647.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,841.62/11,762.79 = 2,647.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,841.62x = 11,762.79 × 2,647.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,841.62x = 31,142,457.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,142,457.04/7,841.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,971.43

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