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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,847.32, 11,771.46 and 2,652.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,847.32, 11,771.46 and 2,652.76 is: 3,979.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,847.32 : 11,771.46 = 2,652.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,847.32/11,771.46 = 2,652.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,847.32x = 11,771.46 × 2,652.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,847.32x = 31,226,858.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,226,858.23/7,847.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,979.30

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