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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,849.89, 11,773.53 and 2,584.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,849.89, 11,773.53 and 2,584.97 is: 3,877.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,849.89 : 11,773.53 = 2,584.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,849.89/11,773.53 = 2,584.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,849.89x = 11,773.53 × 2,584.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,849.89x = 30,434,162.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,434,162.98/7,849.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,877.02

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