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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,855.28, 11,784.56 and 2,661.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,855.28, 11,784.56 and 2,661.60 is: 3,992.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,855.28 : 11,784.56 = 2,661.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,855.28/11,784.56 = 2,661.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,855.28x = 11,784.56 × 2,661.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,855.28x = 31,365,784.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,365,784.90/7,855.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,992.96

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