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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,801.68, 11,703.15 and 2,607.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,801.68, 11,703.15 and 2,607.57 is: 3,911.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,801.68 : 11,703.15 = 2,607.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,801.68/11,703.15 = 2,607.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,801.68x = 11,703.15 × 2,607.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,801.68x = 30,516,782.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,516,782.85/7,801.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,911.57

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