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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,801.22, 11,706.60 and 2,870.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,801.22, 11,706.60 and 2,870.30 is: 4,307.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,801.22 : 11,706.60 = 2,870.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,801.22/11,706.60 = 2,870.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,801.22x = 11,706.60 × 2,870.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,801.22x = 33,601,453.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,601,453.98/7,801.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,307.21

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