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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,863.72, 11,795.10 and 3,246.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,863.72, 11,795.10 and 3,246.76 is: 4,869.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,863.72 : 11,795.10 = 3,246.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,863.72/11,795.10 = 3,246.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,863.72x = 11,795.10 × 3,246.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,863.72x = 38,295,858.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,295,858.88/7,863.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,869.94

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