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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,849.60, 11,774.40 and 2,655.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,849.60, 11,774.40 and 2,655.40 is: 3,983.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,849.60 : 11,774.40 = 2,655.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,849.60/11,774.40 = 2,655.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,849.60x = 11,774.40 × 2,655.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,849.60x = 31,265,741.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,265,741.76/7,849.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,983.10

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