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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,849.43, 11,775.88 and 2,584.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,849.43, 11,775.88 and 2,584.23 is: 3,876.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,849.43 : 11,775.88 = 2,584.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,849.43/11,775.88 = 2,584.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,849.43x = 11,775.88 × 2,584.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,849.43x = 30,431,574.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,431,574.56/7,849.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,876.91

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