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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,849.96, 11,774.94 and 2,654.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,849.96, 11,774.94 and 2,654.44 is: 3,981.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,849.96 : 11,774.94 = 2,654.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,849.96/11,774.94 = 2,654.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,849.96x = 11,774.94 × 2,654.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,849.96x = 31,255,871.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,255,871.73/7,849.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,981.66

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