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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,895.63, 11,845.26 and 2,701.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,895.63, 11,845.26 and 2,701.50 is: 4,052.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,895.63 : 11,845.26 = 2,701.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,895.63/11,845.26 = 2,701.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,895.63x = 11,845.26 × 2,701.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,895.63x = 31,999,969.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,999,969.89/7,895.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,052.87

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