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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,845.69, 11,766.04 and 2,579.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,845.69, 11,766.04 and 2,579.48 is: 3,868.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,845.69 : 11,766.04 = 2,579.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,845.69/11,766.04 = 2,579.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,845.69x = 11,766.04 × 2,579.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,845.69x = 30,350,199.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,350,199.58/7,845.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,868.39

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