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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,843.07, 11,766.36 and 2,648.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,843.07, 11,766.36 and 2,648.81 is: 3,973.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,843.07 : 11,766.36 = 2,648.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,843.07/11,766.36 = 2,648.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,843.07x = 11,766.36 × 2,648.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,843.07x = 31,166,891.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,166,891.38/7,843.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,973.81

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