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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,872.76, 11,805.54 and 2,676.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,872.76, 11,805.54 and 2,676.52 is: 4,013.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,872.76 : 11,805.54 = 2,676.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,872.76/11,805.54 = 2,676.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,872.76x = 11,805.54 × 2,676.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,872.76x = 31,597,763.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,597,763.92/7,872.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.56

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