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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,854.93, 11,784.24 and 2,660.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,854.93, 11,784.24 and 2,660.82 is: 3,991.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,854.93 : 11,784.24 = 2,660.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,854.93/11,784.24 = 2,660.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,854.93x = 11,784.24 × 2,660.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,854.93x = 31,355,741.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,355,741.48/7,854.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,991.85

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