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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,860.64, 11,784.24 and 2,663.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,860.64, 11,784.24 and 2,663.68 is: 3,993.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,860.64 : 11,784.24 = 2,663.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,860.64/11,784.24 = 2,663.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,860.64x = 11,784.24 × 2,663.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,860.64x = 31,389,444.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,389,444.40/7,860.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.24

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