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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,868.56, 11,802.85 and 3,251.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,868.56, 11,802.85 and 3,251.68 is: 4,877.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,868.56 : 11,802.85 = 3,251.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,868.56/11,802.85 = 3,251.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,868.56x = 11,802.85 × 3,251.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,868.56x = 38,379,091.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,379,091.29/7,868.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,877.52

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