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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,852.95, 11,779.47 and 2,662.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,852.95, 11,779.47 and 2,662.47 is: 3,993.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,852.95 : 11,779.47 = 2,662.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,852.95/11,779.47 = 2,662.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,852.95x = 11,779.47 × 2,662.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,852.95x = 31,362,485.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,362,485.49/7,852.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.72

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