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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,848.76, 11,771.84 and 2,583.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,848.76, 11,771.84 and 2,583.84 is: 3,875.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,848.76 : 11,771.84 = 2,583.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,848.76/11,771.84 = 2,583.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,848.76x = 11,771.84 × 2,583.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,848.76x = 30,416,513.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,416,513.38/7,848.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,875.33

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