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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,907.33, 11,856.97 and 2,640.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,907.33, 11,856.97 and 2,640.45 is: 3,959.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,907.33 : 11,856.97 = 2,640.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,907.33/11,856.97 = 2,640.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,907.33x = 11,856.97 × 2,640.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,907.33x = 31,307,736.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,307,736.44/7,907.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,959.33

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