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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,904.65, 11,852.98 and 2,637.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,904.65, 11,852.98 and 2,637.83 is: 3,955.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,904.65 : 11,852.98 = 2,637.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,904.65/11,852.98 = 2,637.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,904.65x = 11,852.98 × 2,637.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,904.65x = 31,266,146.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,266,146.23/7,904.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,955.41

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