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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,801.71, 11,702.52 and 2,607.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,801.71, 11,702.52 and 2,607.54 is: 3,911.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,801.71 : 11,702.52 = 2,607.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,801.71/11,702.52 = 2,607.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,801.71x = 11,702.52 × 2,607.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,801.71x = 30,514,789.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,514,789.00/7,801.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,911.29

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