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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,847.92, 11,771.16 and 2,653.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,847.92, 11,771.16 and 2,653.84 is: 3,980.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,847.92 : 11,771.16 = 2,653.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,847.92/11,771.16 = 2,653.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,847.92x = 11,771.16 × 2,653.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,847.92x = 31,238,775.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,238,775.25/7,847.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,980.52

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