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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,843.26, 11,766.24 and 2,647.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,843.26, 11,766.24 and 2,647.92 is: 3,972.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,843.26 : 11,766.24 = 2,647.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,843.26/11,766.24 = 2,647.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,843.26x = 11,766.24 × 2,647.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,843.26x = 31,156,062.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,156,062.22/7,843.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,972.34

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