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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,847.76, 11,771.64 and 2,653.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,847.76, 11,771.64 and 2,653.50 is: 3,980.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,847.76 : 11,771.64 = 2,653.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,847.76/11,771.64 = 2,653.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,847.76x = 11,771.64 × 2,653.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,847.76x = 31,236,046.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,236,046.74/7,847.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,980.25

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