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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,845.84, 11,766.06 and 2,650.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,845.84, 11,766.06 and 2,650.50 is: 3,974.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,845.84 : 11,766.06 = 2,650.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,845.84/11,766.06 = 2,650.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,845.84x = 11,766.06 × 2,650.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,845.84x = 31,185,942.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,185,942.03/7,845.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,974.84

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