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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,849.80, 11,773.62 and 2,921.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,849.80, 11,773.62 and 2,921.76 is: 4,382.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,849.80 : 11,773.62 = 2,921.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,849.80/11,773.62 = 2,921.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,849.80x = 11,773.62 × 2,921.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,849.80x = 34,399,691.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,399,691.97/7,849.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,382.24

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