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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,801.26, 11,706.52 and 2,874.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,801.26, 11,706.52 and 2,874.36 is: 4,313.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,801.26 : 11,706.52 = 2,874.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,801.26/11,706.52 = 2,874.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,801.26x = 11,706.52 × 2,874.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,801.26x = 33,648,752.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,648,752.83/7,801.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,313.25

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