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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,845.93, 11,768.54 and 2,651.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,845.93, 11,768.54 and 2,651.85 is: 3,977.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,845.93 : 11,768.54 = 2,651.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,845.93/11,768.54 = 2,651.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,845.93x = 11,768.54 × 2,651.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,845.93x = 31,208,389.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,208,389.54/7,845.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,977.65

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