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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,910.16, 11,866.71 and 2,644.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,910.16, 11,866.71 and 2,644.67 is: 3,967.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,910.16 : 11,866.71 = 2,644.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,910.16/11,866.71 = 2,644.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,910.16x = 11,866.71 × 2,644.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,910.16x = 31,383,472.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,383,472.60/7,910.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,967.49

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