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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,897.76, 11,845.68 and 2,703.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,897.76, 11,845.68 and 2,703.20 is: 4,054.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,897.76 : 11,845.68 = 2,703.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,897.76/11,845.68 = 2,703.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,897.76x = 11,845.68 × 2,703.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,897.76x = 32,021,242.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,021,242.18/7,897.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,054.47

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