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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,845.81, 11,770.55 and 2,651.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,845.81, 11,770.55 and 2,651.69 is: 3,978.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,845.81 : 11,770.55 = 2,651.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,845.81/11,770.55 = 2,651.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,845.81x = 11,770.55 × 2,651.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,845.81x = 31,211,849.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,211,849.73/7,845.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,978.16

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