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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,845.44, 11,769.68 and 2,651.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,845.44, 11,769.68 and 2,651.68 is: 3,978.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,845.44 : 11,769.68 = 2,651.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,845.44/11,769.68 = 2,651.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,845.44x = 11,769.68 × 2,651.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,845.44x = 31,209,425.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,209,425.06/7,845.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,978.03

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