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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,858.32, 11,787.96 and 2,663.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,858.32, 11,787.96 and 2,663.76 is: 3,995.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,858.32 : 11,787.96 = 2,663.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,858.32/11,787.96 = 2,663.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,858.32x = 11,787.96 × 2,663.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,858.32x = 31,400,296.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,400,296.33/7,858.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,995.80

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