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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,845.12, 11,767.68 and 2,916

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,845.12, 11,767.68 and 2,916 is: 4,374

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,845.12 : 11,767.68 = 2,916 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,845.12/11,767.68 = 2,916/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,845.12x = 11,767.68 × 2,916
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,845.12x = 34,314,554.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,314,554.88/7,845.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,374

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