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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,848.60, 11,774.77 and 2,583.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,848.60, 11,774.77 and 2,583.70 is: 3,876.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,848.60 : 11,774.77 = 2,583.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,848.60/11,774.77 = 2,583.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,848.60x = 11,774.77 × 2,583.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,848.60x = 30,422,437.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,422,437.35/7,848.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,876.16

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