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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,912.74, 11,868.26 and 2,647.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,912.74, 11,868.26 and 2,647.16 is: 3,970.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,912.74 : 11,868.26 = 2,647.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,912.74/11,868.26 = 2,647.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,912.74x = 11,868.26 × 2,647.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,912.74x = 31,417,123.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,417,123.80/7,912.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,970.45

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