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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,848.63, 11,771.66 and 2,583.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,848.63, 11,771.66 and 2,583.71 is: 3,875.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,848.63 : 11,771.66 = 2,583.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,848.63/11,771.66 = 2,583.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,848.63x = 11,771.66 × 2,583.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,848.63x = 30,414,572.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,414,572.17/7,848.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,875.14

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