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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,909.41, 11,855.11 and 2,643.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,909.41, 11,855.11 and 2,643.18 is: 3,961.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,909.41 : 11,855.11 = 2,643.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,909.41/11,855.11 = 2,643.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,909.41x = 11,855.11 × 2,643.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,909.41x = 31,335,189.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,335,189.65/7,909.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,961.76

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