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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,800.34, 11,698.08 and 2,605

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,800.34, 11,698.08 and 2,605 is: 3,906.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,800.34 : 11,698.08 = 2,605 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,800.34/11,698.08 = 2,605/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,800.34x = 11,698.08 × 2,605
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,800.34x = 30,473,498.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,473,498.40/7,800.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.69

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