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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,848.92, 11,772.66 and 2,654.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,848.92, 11,772.66 and 2,654.84 is: 3,982.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,848.92 : 11,772.66 = 2,654.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,848.92/11,772.66 = 2,654.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,848.92x = 11,772.66 × 2,654.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,848.92x = 31,254,528.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,254,528.67/7,848.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,982.02

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