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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,844.68, 11,766.66 and 2,650.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,844.68, 11,766.66 and 2,650.60 is: 3,975.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,844.68 : 11,766.66 = 2,650.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,844.68/11,766.66 = 2,650.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,844.68x = 11,766.66 × 2,650.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,844.68x = 31,188,709.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,188,709.00/7,844.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,975.78

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