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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,914.71, 11,868.11 and 2,647.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,914.71, 11,868.11 and 2,647.89 is: 3,970.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,914.71 : 11,868.11 = 2,647.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,914.71/11,868.11 = 2,647.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,914.71x = 11,868.11 × 2,647.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,914.71x = 31,425,449.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,425,449.79/7,914.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,970.51

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