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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,911.02, 11,865.18 and 2,649.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,911.02, 11,865.18 and 2,649.67 is: 3,974.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,911.02 : 11,865.18 = 2,649.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,911.02/11,865.18 = 2,649.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,911.02x = 11,865.18 × 2,649.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,911.02x = 31,438,811.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,438,811.49/7,911.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,974.05

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