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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,843.76, 11,767.44 and 2,579.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,843.76, 11,767.44 and 2,579.21 is: 3,869.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,843.76 : 11,767.44 = 2,579.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,843.76/11,767.44 = 2,579.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,843.76x = 11,767.44 × 2,579.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,843.76x = 30,350,698.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,350,698.92/7,843.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,869.41

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