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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,800.42, 11,702.67 and 2,803.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,800.42, 11,702.67 and 2,803.29 is: 4,205.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,800.42 : 11,702.67 = 2,803.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,800.42/11,702.67 = 2,803.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,800.42x = 11,702.67 × 2,803.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,800.42x = 32,806,032.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,806,032.18/7,800.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,205.68

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