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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,856.72, 11,787 and 2,662.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,856.72, 11,787 and 2,662.64 is: 3,994.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,856.72 : 11,787 = 2,662.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,856.72/11,787 = 2,662.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,856.72x = 11,787 × 2,662.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,856.72x = 31,384,537.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,384,537.68/7,856.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,994.61

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